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3 Hosts in a Beacon Interviews Beacon 23's Ellen Wong

🎬✨ This week on 3 Hosts in a Beacon, Inez and Paul had the pleasure of interviewing the talented Ellen Wong, who plays Iris, a fantastic new addition to the Beacon 23 cast this season. Ellen brought her incredible energy and insights, making this a conversation you won't want to miss!

We dive deep into Ellen's experience on the show, starting with the unique dialect she uses for her character. She shares the fascinating process behind developing this distinct voice and how it adds depth to Iris’s persona. Ellen’s dedication to her role shines through as she talks about mastering the clarinet for the show, a skill that not only enriches her character but also highlights her versatility as an actress.

Ellen also opens up about her personal interest in Iris. She discusses what drew her to the character and how she connects with Iris's background and story arc. Her enthusiasm for the role is infectious, and it’s clear that she has a genuine passion for bringing Iris to life.

Throughout the interview, Ellen was a joy to talk to. Her anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories provide a deeper understanding of the character and the show. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with her and can't wait for you to hear her thoughts and experiences.

Join us for this engaging episode of 3 Hosts in a Beacon, where we get up close and personal with Ellen Wong. Whether you’re a fan of Beacon 23, love hearing about the craft of acting, or are just curious about the magic behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Don’t miss out! 🎧🌌

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Beacon 23 Interviews

Composer William Marriott | Showrunner Glen Mazzara

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB

Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 7 "Free". Stephan James as "Halan". Image by MGM+. Copyright 2024. @MGMplus #Beacon23

Welcome back to 3 Hosts in a Beacon, where we delve into the intense and gripping Episode 7 of Beacon 23 Season 2, titled "Free." This episode kicks off with a high-stakes invasion as two soldiers storm the Beacon, taking control and locking down Halan. Their mission: force Halan into a communication simulation with someone who appears to be his father. However, none of our hosts are entirely convinced that this person is truly Halan’s father, adding a layer of mystery to the unfolding drama.

Meanwhile, the resourceful Iris takes bold action, helping the Sibarians escape from the Beacon using the soldiers' ship. Her quick thinking and bravery highlight her vital role in the Beacon's dynamics. Adding to the chaos, Harmony steps in to run interference, masquerading as an inept beacon AI unit in a comedic attempt to thwart the soldiers' plans.

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but what do the hosts think?

In this episode, Paul, Inez, and Gabby explore the multifaceted plot and character developments, drawing intriguing comparisons to classic films. Gabby finds echoes of The Good Son in the manipulative and suspenseful elements of the story. She also sees parallels to The Matrix, particularly in the themes of reality versus simulation and the psychological warfare at play. All three hosts make a fun comparison to the brain-eating scene in Hannibal.

Join us as we unpack the layers of "Free," discussing the significance of Halan's simulated encounter, Iris's daring escape plan, and Harmony's comedic yet impactful interference. Our hosts provide in-depth analysis, share their favorite moments, and speculate on the implications for future episodes.

Don’t miss this episode of 3 Hosts in a Beacon as we navigate the thrilling twists and turns of Beacon 23. Tune in now for our comprehensive breakdown and lively discussion! 🎧🌌

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Beacon 23 Interviews

Composer William Marriott | Showrunner Glen Mazzara

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB

Comicpalooza 2024 Pre-con Hype image

🎉 Get Ready for Comicpalooza 2024 in Houston, TX! 🎉

Hey, Pod Clubhouse fans! We’re super excited to announce that we’ll be attending Comicpalooza 2024 in Houston, TX from May 24th to May 26th! 🚀

Comicpalooza is the ultimate destination for fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, and pop culture. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an incredible lineup of guests, panels, and activities.

Here’s why you can’t miss it:

Amazing Guests: Meet your favorite stars from movies, TV shows, comics, and more. This year’s guest list includes John Cena, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Jon Heder.

Engaging Panels: Dive deep into fascinating discussions about your favorite shows, including exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and Q&A sessions with industry experts.

Cosplay Galore: Witness the creativity and craftsmanship of cosplayers from around the world. Don’t forget to bring your best costume!

Gaming Extravaganza: Check out the latest in video games, board games, and role-playing games. There’s something for every gamer.

Artists’ Alley: Discover amazing artwork and support independent artists. You might even find some unique pieces to take home.

Merch and More: From rare collectibles to awesome merch, you’ll find plenty of treasures to add to your collection.

We’ll be covering the event live, bringing you exclusive interviews, panel recaps, and all the latest news from the floor. Make sure to follow us on social media for real-time updates and behind-the-scenes content. 📲

Date: May 24-26, 2024

Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend at Comicpalooza! 🎟️

Stay tuned for more updates, and we can’t wait to see you there!

#Comicpalooza2024 #PodClubhouse #Houston #ComicCon #PopCulture #GeekLife

Previous Comicpalooza Coverage:

2022 | 2023

Glen Mazzara, Beacon 23 showrunner

🎬✨ This week on 3 Hosts in a Beacon, we have an exclusive interview with Glen Mazzara, the showrunner behind Beacon 23! 🌟 Join Paul and Gabby as they dive deep into Glen's fascinating journey from aspiring writer to renowned showrunner. Discover how Glen's experiences in writing and filmmaking have shaped his approach to creating compelling television.

In this candid conversation, Gabby delves into Glen's personal fears and how they translate into the show's dark and thought-provoking themes. Glen opens up about infusing the story with a profound exploration of mortality and existential dread.

Paul shifts the discussion to the evolution of Beacon 23, probing Glen about the show's development from its inception to its current state. They discuss the creative challenges and triumphs that have shaped the series, and what Glen hopes viewers will take away after watching. This insightful interview reveals the meticulous thought process behind the show's thematic depth and character development.

Whether you're a fan of the show, interested in the art of storytelling, or simply curious about the mind behind Beacon 23, this episode is a must-listen. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate layers that make up the series and the visionary who brings it all to life.

Don't miss out on this captivating episode filled with behind-the-scenes secrets, personal revelations, and an in-depth look at the making of Beacon 23. Tune in now to 3 Hosts in a Beacon and join Paul, Gabby, and Glen Mazzara for an unforgettable discussion! 🎥🎧 Click to listen and explore the mind behind the beacon.

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Beacon 23 Interviews

Composer William Marriott

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB

Glen Mazzara - Beacon 23 Showrunner

🎬✨ Check out our 3-minute teaser featuring highlights from our exclusive interview with Beacon 23 showrunner Glen Mazzara on 3 Hosts in a Beacon! 🌌 Get a sneak peek into Glen's journey, his fear of death shaping the show, and his vision for viewers. Intrigued? Listen to the full interview for more! 🎧

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Beacon 23 Interviews

Composer William Marriott

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  On this week's episode, we continue talking to pros in the industry. This week's guest is powerhouse producer, M. Blair Breard. Over her tremendous, far-reaching career, Blair has earned six Primetime Emmy nominations, five Director's Guild Award nominations, two Producer's Guild Award nominations, and many more accolades.

Listen to the whole episode for more on Blair's 25 years of experience, guiding groundbreaking concepts into award-winning television and how she has successfully negotiated the business end of television and film projects, while protecting and executing a specific creative vision!

The Interview with Blair begins at Time Code: 5:10

GUEST BIO: M. BLAIR BREARD

BLAIR BREARD is an Executive Producer with over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry. She has guided groundbreaking concepts into award-winning television and has successfully negotiated the business end of television and film projects, while protecting and executing a specific creative vision.

Breard has been nominated for industry awards multiple times: six Primetime Emmys; five Director’s Guild Awards; two Producer’s Guild Awards; two American Film Institute Awards; three Peabody’s; Two Gotham Awards. She has produced for FX, Netflix, Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Max, Apple TV+ and developed with Showtime, FX, Hulu and others.

She began her career in the world of independent filmmaking with John Sayles’ Passion Fish. She has worked on and produced critically acclaimed films including I Shot Andy Warhol, written and directed by Mary Harron (nominated for Sundance and Independent Spirit awards); Margaret, written and directed by Kenneth Longeran; Margot at the Wedding, written and directed by Noah Baumbach (nominated for Independent Spirit and Gotham awards); She served as Executive Producer for The Drop, directed by Academy Award nominee Michael Roskam. She produced The Half of It with Anthony Bregman of Likely Story for Netflix, written and directed by Alice Wu, which went on to win the Tribeca Film Festival.

Notably, Breard recently produced Scenes from a Marriage for HBO with Michael Ellenberg of Media Res, starring Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, written and directed by Hagai Levi. She recently Executive Produced the Emmy award-nominated final season of The Other Two for Max starring Molly Shannon, Wanda Sykes, Drew Tarver and Helene Yorke written and directed by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. She is currently Executive Producing a new Apple TV + limited series, The Savant, starring Jessica Chastain written by Melissa James Gibson and directed by Matthew Heineman and Rachel Morrison.

Breard’s home base is New York City. She works all over the world. Breard is repped at CAA and by Tom Collier of Sloan Offer Weber Dern.

Follow Blair's Production Company Online: BarnBurner.org

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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.

Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.

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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com

Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!

Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 6 "Luan Casca". Image by MGM+. Copyright 2024. @MGMplus #Beacon23

This week on 3 Hosts in a Beacon, we delve into Beacon 23 Season 2, Episode 6, titled "Luan Casca." This intriguing episode serves as a flashback to the past of Season 1’s main protagonist, Aster Calyx, offering viewers a deeper understanding of her complex character.

In "Luan Casca," we witness a young Aster executing a deceitful yet daring plan. She convinces Jocko, the keeper of Beacon 90, that she is his rightful replacement. However, her true intentions are far from straightforward. Aster is actually a covert operative for a resistance group, tasked with a critical mission: to redirect food shipments to the colonies most in need.

As the episode unfolds, Aster uncovers a shocking secret. Jocko has been hiding a "patient" whom he’s been studying for the mysterious QTA. This discovery adds layers to the narrative, raising questions about Jocko’s honesty and the far-reaching ethical implications of his research.

But what do the hosts make of it, you ask?

Throughout the podcast, we explore how this episode sheds light on Aster's motivations and her past actions. We discuss the significance of her discovery and what it might mean for her character development. The episode’s cut-to-black ending leaves us speculating on the consequences of her actions and the potential fallout in future episodes.

Join Paul, Inez, and Gabby as they unpack the dramatic twists and turns of "Luan Casca," offering insights and theories about the darker corners of Beacon 23. This episode not only enriches our understanding of Aster but also sets the stage for thrilling developments in the series. Don’t miss our in-depth discussion on this pivotal episode!

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Also: Be on the lookout for exclusive interviews with Beacon 23 cast and crew to come! First up, the show's showrunner, GLEN MAZZARA!

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Beacon 23 Interviews:

Composer William Marriott

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB

William Marriott - Composer, "Beacon 23"

Get ready for a special episode of our podcast as we sit down with the talented William Marriott, the mastermind behind the evocative score of Beacon 23. Starting his career under the mentorship of renowned composer Ramin Djawadi, William has honed his skills on major projects like "Game of Thrones," "Westworld," and "Pacific Rim." Now, he brings his unique blend of orchestral and synthesizer-based music to create the haunting atmosphere of Beacon 23. Join us as Paul and Gabby uncover William's journey from assisting Djawadi to leading his own major television score, discussing his creative process, and exploring the sounds that shape the dark expanses of space in Beacon 23.

Tune in to hear insights from a composer who's no stranger to epic soundscapes and learn what it takes to set the auditory stage for a sci-fi thriller!

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick! Nearly 34 years ago, Beth worked on a film that would set the precedent for her illustrious career. This week on Decorating the Set, Beth and Caroline revisit Beth's work and experience on 1990's Reversal of Fortune!

Directed by Barbet Schroeder, Reversal of Fortune was based on Alan Dershowitz’s 1985 book about the famous von Bülow murder trial, Reversal of Fortune: Inside the von Bülow Case. The film's script was written by Nick Kazan and starred Jeremy Irons, as Claus von Bülow, Glenn Close, as Sunny von Bülow, and Ron Silver, as Dershowitz.

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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.

Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.

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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com

Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!

Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 5 "Song of Sorrow". Image by MGM+. Copyright 2024. @MGMplus #Beacon23

Tune in to this week's riveting episode of 3 Hosts in a Beacon, where we delve into the intense revelations of Beacon 23 Season 2, Episode 5, aptly titled "Song of Sorrow." Last week left us dangling on the edge of confusion, but this episode weaves a clear path through the intricate tapestry of secrets and lies, shedding light on the complex past of Dosto, the enigmatic new character who emerged from the portal.

Dosto's backstory is a saga of survival and betrayal. Accordingly, we learn that he was part of a desperate group called the Sibarians, ship-breakers who fled a ruthless galactic purge initiated by the super-AI Aleph. As Dosto and his party seek refuge, the truth about his actions—or lack thereof—slowly surfaces. It's a tale of a man who, when faced with dire circumstances, chose self-preservation over solidarity, leading to deep-seated distrust among his companions.

Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 5 "Song of Sorrow". Natasha Mumba as "Harmony". Image by MGM+. Copyright 2024.

New Mouths to Feed

Consequently, the tension mounts as the Sibarians arrive at Beacon 23 in their makeshift escape vehicle. With them, they bring not only the stark truth about Dosto's cowardice but also a plan that threatens the fragile balance on the beacon. Iris and Halan, our steadfast beacon keepers, find themselves at a moral crossroads. Torn between compassion and caution, they decide to reserve judgment, a decision that leads to a precarious détente.

The climax of the episode is both chilling and dramatic. As the Sibarians perform their haunting "Song of Sorrow," a prelude to what seems like a communal meal intended to foster unity, their true intentions are revealed. The song serves as a lullaby of deceit, and before Iris, Halan, and Dosto can grasp the gravity of the situation, they are rendered unconscious, leaving the beacon under the control of their duplicitous guests.

Come Back for MORE!

This episode is a masterclass in suspense and narrative complexity. Join Paul, Inez, and Gabby as they dissect each character's decisions, the moral dilemmas they face, and the implications of the Sibarians' takeover. 3 Hosts in a Beacon promises a deep analysis of the episode's themes, character arcs, and what these developments might mean for the future of Beacon 23. Don’t miss our breakdown filled with theories, insights, and the passionate debates that make each podcast an adventure in itself!

@MGMplus #Beacon23

Also: Be on the lookout for exclusive interviews with Beacon 23 cast and crew to come! First up, the show's composer, WILLIAM MARRIOTT!

Beacon 23 Season 2:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Beacon 23 Season 1:

1+2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Hosts:

Paul: X | Insta

Inez: Insta

Gabby: Insta

Consultant:

James Middleton: IMDB