I sit down with the talented director Quinn Katherman, whose creative vision has brought to life memorable commercials, including the Super Bowl spot with Cardi B and the humorous Downy campaign. Quinn shares her journey from a creative director to a celebrated director, revealing the insights and experiences that have shaped her unique approach to storytelling. Discover how Quinn navigates the challenges of commercial directing with innovation and flair.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '26 - SAVE YOUR SPOT! Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 5th year. Limit 15 filmmakers and only 14 spots remain so SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way. Magic Mind is now in Target.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

October 22, in Venice, Califonia, Thomas is hosting a fun, free meet up for commercial industry types. Back on the pod, I sat down with Thomas Anderson, an Emmy-winning Executive Producer who has seamlessly navigated the worlds of both agency and freelance production. With a career built on a foundation of freelance production work and the founding of Different Gravy Films in Southern California, Thomas has made things happen on sets, in boardrooms, and everywhere in between. His journey includes senior leadership roles at respected agencies such as Fallon, FCB, DDB, and Garage Team Mazda, as well as freelance work for Saatchi, Barkley/OKRP, 180LA, Cornerstone, GSD&M, Deutsch, and many more. Join us as Thomas shares his insights on the evolving nature of production, the importance of mentorship, and the art of balancing creativity with strategy. For more about Thomas and his work, visit his website at ThomasAndersonProducer.com.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '26 - SAVE YOUR SPOT! Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 5th year. Limit 15 filmmakers and only 14 spots remain so SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way. Magic Mind is now in Target.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

In this engaging conversation, Jordan Brady and Jason Slaughter delve into the intricacies of filmmaking, particularly focusing on the role of a First Assistant Director (AD). They explore personal connections, the journey into the film industry, and the evolution of technology in filmmaking. Jason shares valuable insights for new filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of trusting the crew and respecting the creative process. The discussion also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in commercials, the significance of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and the impact of technological advancements on production. Overall, the conversation is a rich resource for aspiring filmmakers and industry veterans alike.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '26 - SAVE YOUR SPOT! Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 5th year. Limit 15 filmmakers and only 14 spots remain so SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way. Magic Mind is now in Target.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

1 out of 8 men will get prostate cancer, which means 7 of you are in the clear. I found out I have it in early June and tomorrow I'm having a radical prostatecomy... removal of the prostate. By the time many of y'all hear this, I'll be cancer-free.

The procedure is farily routine, my friends and family are here for me and I live a charmed life. I'm relatively young, healthy with excellent health insurance. And let's not forget I'm devilishly handsome. Catching this early afforded me so many options to eradicate the cancer. I'm using this episode as a call to action for you men to get your PSA levels checked! More filmmaking talk next week!

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '26 - SAVE YOUR SPOT! Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 5th year. Limit 15 filmmakers and only 14 spots remain so SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Filmmaker Kristyna Archer is a talented interdisciplinary artist working across film, photography, art, and now AI, creating visually-compelling, stylized worlds. Her work is colorful, quirky, playful, FUN...occassionally absurd. I love her stuff! Kristyna 3.0, as I call her, shares her journey of creative reinvention, from her early days in monochromatic photography to embracing new technologies and storytelling methods. Kristyna discusses the importance of personal projects, evolving artistic identity, and how industry relationships and bold choices have shaped her career.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 - ONE LAST SPOT! Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Great prizes. Winners of the "Spot in A Pocket" commercial contest win a year subscription to Agency Source, articles in both LBBonline and The Howler, my online Masterclasss and a guest appearance on this show. Independent Rep extraordinaire Ann Asprodites expliains that and more in the episode. Ann is a longtime pal and one of the best. She's a Co Founder or AIR, the Alliance of Indie Reps.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 - ONE LAST SPOT! Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Director/DP Matt Uhry is a highly regarded commercial director celebrated for his unique ability to work with both people and animals—particularly cats—on commercial sets. Matt has developed a reputation for his focused, collaborative, and calm demeanor, which is especially valuable when directing animal talent. He shares his expertise through a popular video series on directing cats, offering practical tips and behind-the-scenes insights that resonate with both new and seasoned filmmakers. Matt's approach emphasizes clear communication, adaptability, and building strong relationships within the industry, making him a respected figure among peers, reps, and clients alike.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 - 5 SPOTS LEFT! Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

SPOT IN A POCKET Win great resources, my courses and have your work seen my top reps. Check it out here.

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

TRIPPY Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Mark Kohl is a renowned cinematographer, director and producer whose journey goes far beyond the camera lens. Mark shares how his experiences in the high-pressure world of filmmaking led him to explore psychedelics, mindfulness, and the pursuit of true purpose. From the collective flow of a film crew to the personal revelations found in altered states, Mark reveals how embracing new perspectives can unlock creativity and fulfillment both on set and in life.

Check out Frequency Caps to try some mushroom-based treats. I like the cocao cubes. The code is BRADY10. Also, if you're in LA, Frequency House hold ceremonies often.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 - 5 SPOTS LEFT! Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Jon Schwartz is a dynamic filmmaker with a knack for technical precision, blending creativity with collaboration. His work reflects a deep respect for the filmmaking process, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and adaptability. His dream project is a fingerboarding, specifically a tech deck commercial using motion control, probe lenses, and cloning techniques to create an "insane" and highly creative commercial.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Filmmaker Gabriel Shalom is a multidisxiplinary creative (Screenwriter | Experiential Producer | Artist | Inventor | Futurist Speaker | ex-Meta Creative) now adds agency owner to his many credits with the launch of Brave New Agency. In this episode, Gabriel and dive into the rapidly changing world of creative strategy, production, and the impact of AI on advertising. They discuss the evolving roles of agencies, brands, and production companies, emphasizing the importance of original content and hybrid production models. The conversation also explores personal experiences, industry trends, and practical advice for thriving in today's creative landscape.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '25 Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it's so special, I'd prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES - DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCEEach of my online courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

MAGIC MIND - MY MENTAL PERFORMANCE EXILIR - SAVE w BRADY20Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way.

Thanks,

Jordan

My cult classic mockumentary, "Dill Scallion" is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow annually. Thank you.

"Respect The Process" podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gent, aka True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.