Pretend Worlds Real People

“Get your reps in.”

This week, PWRP is joined by Actor, Improviser, and Writer, Nikolai Witschl! In his youth, Nikolai honed his fantastic performative abilities through local theater and Edmonton’s own Rapid Fire Theatre. After his terrifying performance in The Strain, he soon found himself performing in front of a camera lens; instead of a crowded audience. Catch him now in Riverdale and Upload!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Support Local Theater

“Don’t write off the trades that go into making a film.”

Denver Film Festival is now in sight, and this week PWRP is joined by visionary filmmaker, Geoff Marslett! Though a physicist and mathematician previously, Geoff reconnected with his love of cinema through film school. Teaching himself how to animate in the process. Here, Marslett highlights his earlier career, the fundamentals of independent film, and the true nature of the multiverse theory. His newest film, Quantum Cowboys, is taking over the festival circuit with it’s mind-bending visuals and cosmic narrative!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Quantum Cowboys

-The Phantom52

-Denver Film Festival

-Support Film Festivals!

“Persist, have faith, and believe in what you’re doing.”

Happy Halloween folks! We have a special episode in store for you today with Actor and Creature Performer; Kevin Keppy! Kevin cut his teeth on theater for years before making the move to Los Angeles; with endless stories to share. You can catch his terrifying performances now in Smile, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Kevin shares his start in performance art, parodying all seven seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and the importance of mental/physical health.

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities

-Smile

“Make sure your bases are covered.”

This week’s guest is on a meteoric rise in the film industry. Natasha Kermani is a Director and Screenwriter, known for Imitation Girl, Shattered, Lucky, and the upcoming, V/H/S 85. In this special episode, Natasha discusses finding her love for film, moving from NYC to LA, and navigating the writing process! Listen if you dare!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Lucky

-V/H/S 99

-Support Iran Freedom

-Be aware of global events!

“Do things that enrich your life.”

Unless you’ve been hiding under a haunted house or refraining from the fall theatrical experience, you’ll recognize this week’s guest from the box office juggernaut, Smile. Caitlin Stasey is an Australian Actor who has terrified audiences this fall with one of the most haunting scenes in film. In this episode she talks about her early work, finding a career in horror, and where she’d like to go next!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Smile

-Class of ’07

-Don’t Litter!

“Fun has to be the top priority.”

“You’re more than the business.”

Watching horror movies by yourself is alright, but I think we can all agree it’s a hell of a lot more fun with your friends! As we continue this amazing spooky season, PWRP is joined by killer podcast hosts, Kim Burns and Ketryn Porter of Kim + Ket Stay Alive… Maybe. After bonding in college, these two artists would make the collective leap to Los Angeles to continue building their acting careers. In between auditions and day jobs, they would soon create their reigning horror movie comedy podcast... The rest is bloody history!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Kim + Ket Stay Alive… Maybe

-KKSAM Live Show (October 19th)

“Make sure you understand why.”

We’re kicking off this Halloween season with the incredibly talented, Phi Vu! He’s a New Orleans-based Actor who literally danced his way into the entertainment industry. After taking a theater class in college, Phi would pivot his focus away from medical school and towards the arts. Since then, he has quickly built a career with roles in Logan, Pitch Perfect 2, Happy Death Day, and Happy Death Day 2U!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Early Risers

-Unintended Accidental Getaway Driver

“Don’t lose the joy in the process.”

We’re back! And we’re coming in hot with this week’s guest, Matthew Kevin Anderson. Having grown up performing for both family and stage, Matthew would set his sights on Vancouver Film School in his teens. His career would take off after graduation hosting for Canada’s MTV Select! Since then, Matthew has worked on amazing projects like: Supernatural, Impastor, Trick ‘r’ Treat, Turner & Hooch, and Skymed!

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-SeaLegacy (Ocean Conservation)

-Skymed

“If you’re gonna do it, you have to go full steam ahead.”

This week PWRP is joined by Actor, Stunt Performer, Writer, and Professional Wrestler, Justin Mane! His passion for performance led him directly into the world of professional wrestling, where he would make his WWE SMACKDOWN debut in 2012. Since then, he’s built an incredible career in both film and television. Justin reflects on his adventures in the wrestling circuit, fulfilling a childhood dream on the set of Jurassic World, adapting a new vision of The Crow, and the magic of Mike Flanagan.

SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS

-Crow