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"It became a badge of honor that people got Flanigrammed," said director Cullen Douglas, Billy Flanigan: The Happiest Man On Earth who joins host Robin Milling with legendary Walt Disney World entertainer Billy Flanigan to talk about this heartwarming documentary. When the world was on pause, Flanigan took to his bike and rode over 7,000 miles delivering songs of cheer to fellow Disney performers. This is the story of his journey spreading happiness and much more.

Operation Seawolf director Steven Luke aka Luke Schuetzle joins host Robin Milling to chat about his new film, and how he was inspired by a family member to pursue his love of making military movies. He reveals the cool special effects of the naval battles, closely working with Dolph Lundgren for several of his films, and the challenges of navigating tiny cramped submarine spaces inside the USS COD! Currently in Theaters and on Demand, On Digital Oct. 25

They say write what you know and that certainly is the case for Acid Test writer/director Jenny Waldo, whose feature film debut delves into that youthful rebelliousness of high school and her experiences of yes, taking acid, to escape her complicated homelife. Jenny joins host Robin Milling to discuss the writing, casting and production process behind this very personal and entertaining exploration into young adulthood.

Michelle Danner is a director, acting coach, and founder of Creative Center For The Arts, all in the facilitation of nurturing actors and creating film and theater. She joins host Robin Milling to discuss her latest film The Runner, her passion for discovering new talent, working with some of the greatest acting legends such as the late Paul Sorvino, and what makes a movie star.

Charlie Rowe (Rocketman, Angelyne, Vanity Fair) stars in Gigi & Nate as Nate which tells the poignant story of a quadriplegic man and his Capuchin monkey who serves as his unique service animal. Charlie joins host Robin Milling to talk about bonding with Allie aka Gigi and how he came to understand the special connection between humans and primates, becoming "the love of her life." He also talks about learning how to act in the wheelchair which he took out to practice in the real world, observing the different reactions that he got.

Brett Cullen and Lesley Ann Warren star in It Snows All The Time, the poignant true story of Ed Hover and his battle with the devastating disease of Dementia. As a married couple, their chemistry is wonderful, portraying how the family must come together to face the inevitable. Brett tells host Robin Milling about his deep personal family connection which resulted in his cathartic performance, opposite Lesley who also sought guidance from Jerry Hover, and pours her heart out as the loving matriarch who must keep everyone strong in the wake of the sadness around them. Both actors hope the film brings awareness to understanding how to cope when a loved one has Alzheimer's.

They called it “School” but the education that Spencer Schneider received for 23 years was far from scholastic. Spencer wrote a book, “Manhattan Cult Story- My Unbelievable True Story of Sex Crimes, Chaos, and Survival,” and the title couldn't say any better than what he experienced in this secret society, preying upon the vulnerable, but wealthy, promising them self fulfillment and betterment through the guise of their teachings. “Cults build you up and once you become dependent, then the abuse and the trauma starts. I haven't met a single person who hasn't had some lasting memory, negative memory or trauma. From this group, there is without exception, an extremely harmful group, very harmful, very tricky. They really get under your skin," he tells host Robin Milling. Writing the book has opened a can of worms with news stories covering deceased cult leader Sharon Gans and the horrific tales of other members who have come forward with their truth. Spencer got out and his unbelievable story should be taken as a cautionary tale.

Eli Horowitz, (The Homecoming) makes his directorial big screen debut with Gone In The Night which stars Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, and John Gallagher Jr. Eli joins host Robin Milling while on vacation in Istanbul about how he used his personal cabin in The Redwoods to shoot his mystery thriller, what it was like working with the talented cast, and the deeper ageless obsession with youth, underneath the macabre twist. No spoilers here...just watch!

Tom Hughes (A Discovery Of Witches) bonds with nature and his canine companion in Shepherd. When he takes on the job of a shepherd on a remote Scottish island in an attempt to escape his cheating wife's mysterious death, his solidarity spirals into mental madness. Tom tells host Robin Milling what it was like working on the island and giving up creature comforts like a fancy hotel by staying off the beaten path; plus falling in love with his furry co-star, the Border Collie Shugey.

Garret Dillahunt joins host Robin Milling to talk about starring in Ambulance as police captain Monroe caught up in a high-speed chase after foiled bank robbers (Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) hijack an ambulance. Garret tells Robin what it was like working with director Michael Bay. “He layers in humor to work off the tension a little bit and lets the audience catch its breath and then he's right back with the body blows.” He reminisces about his diversified career in television and film, and humble beginnings house-sitting while going to acting school at NYU. He also shares how he met his wife, “Star Trek: Picard” star Michelle Hurd in their early theater days together. Garret reveals new projects where he's reuniting with Fear The Walking Dead producer Greg Garcia and Raising Hope co-star Martha Plimpton in Sprung, which he's co-writing and producing. There are no small parts for this multi-faceted actor who will also appear in the upcoming film Blonde in a “small role,” reuniting with Killing Them Softly director Andrew Dominik, who provides an interesting take with Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe.