Once Upon a TV Time

"How do you survive a real cavalry charge without getting trampled? 🐴⚔️"

Welcome back to Once Upon a TV Time! In this episode, host Marine Perot dives deep into the mud and chaos of Westeros with legendary stunt performer Jonathan Cohen⁠.

Jonathan took the hits on the front lines of Game of Thrones, and today he’s taking us directly inside the claustrophobic madness of the "Battle of the Bastards." If you've ever wondered how the most visceral battle in television history was actually pulled off safely, this behind-the-scenes masterclass is for you.

In this episode, we break down:

• 🎭 The Stunt Myth: Debunking the biggest misconceptions about what it takes to be a professional stunt performer.
• 🛡️ Inside the Shield Wall: What it’s actually like to stand down a charging wall of horses.

• 🥶 Surviving the Elements: The miserable, bone-chilling weather conditions of Northern Ireland that made the battle look so brutally real.

• 🎬 The Stunt Double Life: The intense logistics and coordination hidden within cinematic chaos.

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🎨 CREDITS & LEGAL:

• Cover art: Agathe Pompon⁠

• Music & Sound Effects: Pixabay

• Additional Soundtrack Music: Ramin Djawadi (All rights reserved)

• Audio Clips: Copyright HBO (All rights reserved)

"How a 19th-century frontier doctor became a global television phenomenon. 🏔️🩺"

Welcome to the premiere episode of Once Upon a TV Time! To kick off the podcast, host Marine Perot is joined by a true television icon: Beth Sullivan, the creator, writer, and executive producer of the beloved classic, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

Together, they are rewinding the clock to the 1993 pilot episode to uncover how this groundbreaking series defied all network expectations and captured the hearts of millions. Plus, Beth drops an exclusive inside look at a massive "what if" project that will leave fans reeling.

In this premiere episode, we dive into:

• 💡 The Genesis: What it took to bring Dr. Michaela Quinn to life.

• 🎭 Casting Chemistry: The behind-the-scenes story of how Jane Seymour and Joe Lando were perfectly matched as Michaela and Byron Sully.

• 🎬 Setting the Stage: The crucial thematic elements, historical realities, and character dynamics that had to be established in the pilot.

• 🍿 The 2020 Reboot Secrets: What the unproduced Dr. Quinn reboot Beth Sullivan developed would have actually looked like—and the potential for a Dr. Quinn indie movie!

📱 CONNECT WITH US:

• Follow Once Upon a TV Time on⁠ Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

🎨 CREDITS & LEGAL:

• Cover art: Agathe Pompon
• Music & Sound Effects: Pixabay
• Dr. Quinn Music & Audio Clips: Copyright William Olvis and CBS (All rights reserved)