Life in the Credits

DeWanda Wise, Actor, and Jeff Wadlow, Writer and Director, join Susan and Ben to discuss Imaginary, a 2024 horror movie. DeWanda shares what it’s like having a career as an actor for film, television, and theater. She discusses developing the character of Jessica, how she handles jump scare scenes, and the joy of working on Imaginary. DeWanda plays our “Killer Icons” game.

Jeff shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and director. He discusses developing the screenplay for Imaginary, his approach to directing a horror movie, and his favorite moments from making the film. Jeff plays our “Toying With Movies” game.

Follow DeWanda on Instagram @dewandawise and IMDb.

Follow Jeff on Instagram and Twitter @jeffwadlow and IMDb. Watch Imaginary on Lionsgate Premium Video on Demand and Amazon Prime. Watch on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital starting May 14. Keep up with all things Imaginary on Instagram and Twitter @imaginaryfilm and blumhouse.com.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Max Isaacson, Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Paradise, a 2024 action Western. Max shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and director of genre films. He discusses production design's influence on his directing, creating a postmodern take on the Western genre, and accidentally stealing the show at LCD Soundsystem’s final performance at Madison Square Garden. He also shares his favorite moments from the set of Paradise. Max plays our “Two Truths and a Bullet” game.

Follow Max on Instagram @maxisaacson83, Twitter @Brosismovies, or IMDb. Find more of Max’s work at brosismovies.com. Paradise is now streaming on Tubi. Keep up with the film on Instagram @paradisemoviefilm and Twitter @ParadiseMovie24.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Rhys Frake Waterfield, Director and Producer and Scott Chambers, Actor and Producer, join Susan and Ben to discuss Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, a 2024 horror film. Rhys and Scott share what it’s like having careers producing and directing indie horror films. They discuss turning their childhood stories into scary movies, designing big kills on indie budget, and dodging flaming chainsaws on set. Rhys and Scott play our “All Grown Up” game.

Follow Rhys on Instagram @rhys_frake_waterfield or IMDb. Follow Scott on Instagram @scottchambers_, Twitter @Scott_JChambers or IMDb. Find out more about Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 on Instagram @poohbloodandhoney as well as Twitter and TikTok @poohbandh. Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 will be playing in theaters nationwide via Fathom Events on March 26, 27, and 28. Purchase tickets at fathomevents.com.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Satu Majava, Filmmaker and Fixer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Close, a 2022 drama. Satu shares what it’s like having a career working as a fixer and producer in Finland. She discusses coordinating local resources for Somebody Feed Phil and Building Impossible, producing passion projects, and teaching international film crews how to brave Finland's environment. Satu plays our “Mad Props” game.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Phil Rosenthal, Showrunner, Producer, and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Mary Poppins, a 1964 musical comedy. Phil shares what it’s like having a career as a showrunner, producer, and writer for sitcoms and travel shows. He discusses using his own life stories for Everybody Loves Raymond, working with his brother Richard on Somebody Feed Phil, and launching the Naked Lunch podcast with his friend David Wild. Phil plays our “Everybody Loves Raymonds” game.

Follow Phil on Instagram and TikTok @phil.rosenthal, Twitter @PhilRosenthal, or IMDb. Somebody Feed Phil Season 7 premieres March 1 on Netflix. Listen to Naked Lunch on all major podcasting platforms. Purchase Somebody Feed Phil The Book and pre-order Just Try It wherever you buy books. Find out more about No Ordinary Campaign at noordinarycampaign.com. Keep up with all of Phil Rosenthal’s work, including his upcoming book tour, at philrosenthalworld.com

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Nicholaus Goossen, Director and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Drugstore June, a 2024 comedy. Nicholaus shares what it’s like having a career as a director and writer for film, TV, and music videos. He discusses creating Drugstore June with Esther Povitsky, working at Happy Madison Productions since it launched, and playing basketball with Adam Sandler on the set of The Wedding Singer. Nicholaus plays our “Unlikely Detectives” game.

Follow Nicholaus on Instagram and Twitter @nickgoossen or IMDb. Find more of his work at nickygoose.com, Drugstore June opens in select theaters February 23 and nationwide March 1. Find out more about the film at drugstorejune.com.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Angel Parker, Actress, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Friday, a 1995 comedy. Angel shares what it’s like having a career as an actress in television, film, commercials, and video games. She discusses landing her first major role on the TV show LabRats, the importance of finding a community of fellow creatives, and filming Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas at Dollywood in Tennessee. Angel plays our “Future Projects” game.

Follow Angel on Instagram @angelparkerla, Twitter @angelparker, or IMDb.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Alex Roa, Director, Producer, and Fixer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Cronos, a 1992 horror film. Alex shares what it’s like having a career as a director, producer, and fixer for documentaries and travel shows. He discusses highlighting Mexico’s culture on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Somebody Feed Phil. He also describes starting his own production company, De Milagro Films. Alex plays our “Cult Classics” game.

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexroa, Facebook at Alex Roa Director, or IMDb. To see more of Alex’s work, visit alexroa.mx. Find out more about De Milagro Films at demilagrofilms.com.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Jane M. Wagner, Director, Producer, and Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Searching, a 2018 thriller. Jane shares what it’s like having a career as a documentary filmmaker and reality TV producer. She discusses her first job with filmmaker Marc H. Simon, creating Break the Game with American gamer and speedrunner Narcissa Wright, and premiering her documentary at the Tribeca Festival. Jane plays our “Movie Verbs” game.

Follow Jane on Instagram @jwag_13, Twitter, @JaneMWagner or IMDb. Find out more about Break the Game on Twitter @BreakGameMovie, Instagram @breakthegamemovie and breakthegamemovie.com. 

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Britta von Schoeler, President of Broadway Video Enterprises (BVE) at Broadway Video, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Promising Young Woman, a 2020 thriller. Britta shares what it’s like having a career leading global strategy for Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video Enterprises. She discusses reuniting the cast of Kids in the Hall, developing Kate McKinnon’s audio comedy, Heads Will Roll, creating international partnerships for Saturday Night Live, and co-chairing the Creative Alliance, a coalition of creative and marketing agencies that supports nonprofit causes via Civic Nation. Britta plays our “Oh, What’s Her Name?” game.

Follow Britta on Instagram @brittavonschoeler, LinkedIn, or IMDb. Find Heads Will Roll and Yes We Cannabis on Audible. Learn more about Civic Nation at civicnation.org.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge