Life in the Credits

Bryce Read, Entertainer, and Ian Vytlacil, Creator & Joy Bringer, join Susan and Ben to discuss Dumb and Dumber, a 1994 comedy. Bryce and Ian share their TikTok series, “Bryce and Ian watch a Movie and Discuss while Eating Fish and Chips.” They discuss coming up with the series idea, the TikTok creation process, Ian’s acting in the play Kitties in Space, and Bryce’s directing in Portal-Prov, his weekly sci-fi improv show. We also learn where to eat bottomless fish and chips in Chicago. Bryce and Ian play our “Picture Palace Pairings'' game.

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This special episode is available in video form with captions on our YouTube channel. Andrea Lytle Peet and Director Brian Beckman join Susan and Ben to discuss Minding the Gap, a 2018 documentary. Andrea and Brian share what it’s like creating the independent documentary, “Go On Be Brave.” Andrea discusses her experience as the documentary’s subject, her contributions to the film’s story, and the challenges ALS presented leading up to her 50th marathon. Brian discusses how he and Miriam, his Co-Director and wife, balance work responsibilities, select final footage from three years of filming, and fund an indie documentary. Andrea and Brian play our “In Character” game.

Follow the final steps to the film and keep up on when it will be released at goonbebravefilm.com and @teamdreafoundation on Instagram. Help fund the film and gain access to exclusive content by becoming a patron at patreon.com/goonbebrave. See more of Brian and Miriam’s work at flysquirrelfilms.com and @flysquirrelfilms on Instagram.

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Ana Breton, Assistant Associate Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Minions: The Rise of Gru, a 2022 animated film. Ana shares what it’s like having a career as an assistant associate producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She discusses getting her big break on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, filming a Full Frontal segment in her hometown of Mexico City, and making a reality show about women running for office. We then dig deep into the Minions universe. Ana plays our “Supervillain or Super Spy” game.

Follow Ana on Instagram @bretonana, Twitter @missbreton or IMDB. Find out more about Ana and her work at anabretonfilms.com and goldcomedy.com

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Cindy Begel, Writer and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Way We Were, a 1973 Romantic Drama. Cindy shares what it’s like having a career as a tv comedy writer for Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days and Married with Children. She discusses writing her first Lavern and Shirley script for a graduate school assignment, how to capture an established character’s voice, and making Robin Williams laugh while writing on Mork and Mindy. Cindy plays our “Who Am I?: Sitcom Edition” game.

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John L. Roberts, Editor and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Hana-bi (Fireworks), a 1997 crime drama. John shares what it’s like having a career as an editor in TV and film. He discusses how much of a show is written in the editing room, mentorship from Tom Rolf and Carol Littleton, joining the Star Trek universe, and the high demand for editors in Hollywood. John plays our “Silver Screen Cops and Robbers” game.

Follow John on Instagram @john.l.roberts or IMDB. Check out his fiction writing at johnneylamar.com.

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Jack Merrill, Actor and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss A Place in the Sun, a 1952 romantic drama. Jack shares what it’s like having a career as an actor in film, television, and theater. He discusses meeting and working for David Mamet shortly after graduating from NYU, co-founding the legendary NYC theater company Naked Angels, and his passion for performing live on stage. Jack plays our “Trial and Error” game.

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Liv Senghor, Graphic Designer and Animator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, a 2018 animated film. Liv shares what it’s like having a career as a graphic designer on late night tv with Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, and Hasan Minhaj. She also describes helping build the Amber Ruffin show from the ground up, working on daily versus weekly shows, and becoming extremely familiar with politicians’ faces while animating them. Liv plays our “Bad Plans” game.

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Mike Farah, CEO, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Hoop Dreams, a 1994 documentary. Mike shares what it’s like having a career as the Chief Executive Officer at Funny or Die. He discusses Will Ferrell and Adam McKay hiring him as a Producer at Funny or Die, making internet videos with Jerry O’Connell during the writer’s strike, how the pitch experience can remain positive even when getting rejected, and evolving Funny or Die from a production company to an independent studio. Mike plays our “Cinema Synonyms” game.

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Daphne Gómez-Mena, Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss After Hours, a 1985 dark comedy. Daphne shares what it’s like having a career working as an editor on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. She discusses moving to New York City and faxing her resume to every production house she could find, becoming an accidental rockstar as a member of Avenue D, transitioning from editing to post production while at The First 48, and the difference between editing scripted versus unscripted shows.  Daphne plays our “Lesser Known Work” game.

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Devin Das, Writer, Producer, and Actor and Josh Wallace, Writer and Director, join Susan and Ben to discuss Keeping Company, a 2021 horror comedy. Devin and Josh share what it’s like having a career in the independent film industry. They discuss working in comedy production at Funny or Die, how to get started making an indie film, the importance of finding your process when writing as a team, and the unbelievable feeling of sitting in a movie theater watching your own movie. They also reveal behind the scenes insights from filming Keeping Company. Devin and Josh play our “Here’s to 50” game.

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Life in Our Credits