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- Logan Macrae | From "A Mouthful of Air" to Apple TV+'s "Black Bird" | A Model Actor
Actor Logan Macrae from “A Mouthful of Air” and Apple TV+'s “Black Bird” joins us on Story & Craft.
Logan went from fashion model to actor, with roles in “Black Bird” and “Where the Crawdads Sing” opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones. We talk about working on camera, the move from modeling to acting, and his favorite places to eat in New Orleans.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 From Modeling to Acting
0:10:08 Shooting a Film and Pursuing Acting
0:19:09 Comedy, Acting, and Film Experiences
0:28:16 Modeling Misconceptions and New Orleans Living
0:38:21 Seven Questions
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50 min - Luke Bracey | From "Point Break" to "Elvis" | Rugby & Blue Suede Shoes
Actor Luke Bracey from “Point Break” and “Elvis” joins us on Story & Craft.
Luke stars in Netflix's “Interceptor” and co-stars in Baz Luhrmann's “Elvis.” We talk about “Point Break,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” acting with Tom Hanks, and what acting has in common with rugby.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Luke Bracey joins Story & Craft
0:12:30 Acting, Collaboration, and Personal Growth
0:16:00 Discussion of Elvis and Rugby Careers
0:29:00 Working With Tom Hanks in Australia
0:31:13 Netflix Rankings and Filming in Sydney
0:36:52 Seven Questions
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45 min - George Stevens Jr. | From "Separate but Equal" to "Thurgood" | A Place in The Sun
Filmmaker and AFI founder George Stevens Jr. from “Separate but Equal” and “Thurgood” joins us on Story & Craft.
Across a seventy-year career as a writer, producer and director, George founded the American Film Institute, co-created the Kennedy Center Honors, and won Emmy, Writers Guild and Peabody awards and an honorary Oscar. We talk about advising presidents from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama and his memoir, “My Place in the Sun.”
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 George Stevens Jr. joins Story & Craft
0:09:32 Hollywood Transition and Filmmaking Legacy
0:24:43 Cinema's Future and Presidential Filmmaking
0:26:42 Time, White House Relationships
0:39:06 Advice for Filmmakers and Actors
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57 min - Asha Michelle Wilson | From FX's "American Horror Story" to FX's "Archer" | Mastering The Blinking Cursor
Writer Asha Michelle Wilson from FX's “American Horror Story” and “Archer” joins us on Story & Craft.
Asha is an actor, screenwriter and showrunner who has written for “Archer” and “American Horror Story.” She is developing a project for Paramount+ and a series based on the movie “Soapdish.” We talk about writing for TV versus movies and what it takes to develop, write and run a show.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Asha Michelle Wilson joins Story & Craft
0:01:42 Writing for TV vs. Movies
0:09:32 TV Production and Color Blindness
0:14:42 What Sparks the Creative Process
0:21:17 Defining the Role of a Showrunner
0:22:36 Exploring Writing and Screenwriting
0:26:57 Preferences in Writing and Genre Inspiration
0:29:40 Writing for Established Celebrities
0:34:20 Current Shows and Personal Favorites
0:39:45 Latchkey Kids and Creativity
0:45:46 Seven Questions
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53 min - Shea Whigham | From "Perry Mason" to Starz's "Gaslit" | It’s About The Work
Actor Shea Whigham from “Perry Mason” and Starz's “Gaslit” joins us on Story & Craft.
Shea's work includes “Boardwalk Empire,” “Perry Mason,” “Joker,” “American Hustle,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and the “Mission: Impossible” films. We talk about his creative path and playing G. Gordon Liddy opposite Julia Roberts and Sean Penn in “Gaslit,” a drama about Watergate.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Shea Whigham joins Story & Craft
0:02:15 Acting, Inspiration, and Portraying Real People
0:12:21 Testing Will and Insecurities (56 Seconds)
0:14:52 Path to Becoming an Actor (109 Seconds)
0:22:11 Sam Rockwell and American Buffalo (25 Seconds)
0:28:47 Acting, Filmmaking, Collaborating With Seth MacFarlane (64 Seconds)
0:36:23 Seven Questions
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42 min - Marc Guss | Stories from "Instincts of a Talent Agent"
Talent agent Marc Guss, author of “Instincts of a Talent Agent,” joins us on Story & Craft.
Marc represented talent at the William Morris Agency before becoming a founding partner of the voiceover management firm ACM Talent. We talk about his book, “Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways From an Industry Insider,” and his advice for actors, voice talent and entrepreneurs.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Marc Guss joins Story & Craft
0:01:41 Entrepreneurship and Writing During COVID
0:07:06 Promoting and Developing Radio Stations
0:19:45 Law School, Entrepreneurship, and Entertainment
0:27:00 ABC Radio Networks & Role of Agents/Managers
0:34:30 Changes in Voiceover and Acting Industry
0:40:04 Engaging and Inspiring Conversations With Creatives
0:45:38 Traits of Successful Celebrities in 2022
0:58:24 The Importance of Attitude in Success
1:08:18 Sense of Humor and Taking Risks
1:13:24 Generosity and Appreciation in Busy Schedule
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1 hr 18 min - Rupert Evans | From "The Man in the High Castle" to Netflix's "Bridgerton" | The Land Roving Thespian
Actor Rupert Evans from “The Man in the High Castle” and Netflix's “Bridgerton” joins us on Story & Craft.
Rupert's work includes Prime Video's “The Man in the High Castle,” The CW's “Charmed,” “Bridgerton” and Ewan McGregor's “American Pastoral.” We talk about acting, working with Jean Reno, shooting on both sides of the Atlantic and his love of Land Rovers.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Rupert Evans joins Story & Craft
0:02:09 Filming and Living in Various Locations
0:13:14 Experience of Being on a Popular Show
0:14:42 Period Shows and Bridgerton Analysis
0:16:00 Popular Shows on Netflix and Amazon
0:21:42 Longevity and Love for Acting
0:25:18 Fathers Trade and Inherited Interests
0:29:40 Odd Jobs and Freezing Warehouse Work
0:34:32 Wisdom From Older Actors and Voices
0:39:31 Choose Three Figures for Conversation
0:42:42 Seven Questions
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55 min - Warren Zeiders | From "Ride the Lightning" to now | Happy But Not Satisfied
Country singer Warren Zeiders, known for “Ride the Lightning,” joins us on Story & Craft.
Warren started posting cover songs on TikTok and Instagram during the pandemic, and the views took off. Within a couple of years he had a record deal, more than 300 million streams and views, and his album “717 Tapes.” We talk about his unconventional start and country music in Pennsylvania.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Warren Zeiders joins Story & Craft
0:05:27 Country Music in Pennsylvania
0:09:46 Creating “Ride a Lightning”
0:14:52 Discovering Music Passion Without Familial Influence
0:20:18 Fans Shaped My Musical Journey
0:24:23 From Bedroom to Stage
0:25:59 Timeless Themes in Music Lyrics
0:33:08 Music Career and Family's Reaction
0:42:00 Seven Questions
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49 min - LaMonica Garrett | From "Sons of Anarchy" to Paramount+'s "1883" | Soldiering Across Time
Actor LaMonica Garrett from “Sons of Anarchy” and Paramount+'s “1883” joins us on Story & Craft.
LaMonica traded a football career for acting, with roles in “Sons of Anarchy,” “Designated Survivor,” “The Last Ship” and as The Monitor in the DC Arrowverse. We talk about playing Thomas in “1883” and co-starring with Chris Pratt in Prime Video's “The Terminal List.”
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 LaMonica Garrett joins Story & Craft
0:04:03 Terminalist Release and Plot Discussion
0:10:54 Introduction to Country Music and Fitness
0:15:46 Journey From Football to Acting
0:21:05 The Impact of Sam Elliott
0:27:04 Slamball and Transition to Acting
0:30:24 Filming in Puerto Rico With Fantasy Island
0:39:16 Maintaining Energy and Work Schedule
0:44:15 Seven Questions
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52 min - Neil deGrasse Tyson | Stories from "Cosmos" | Your Personal Astrophysicist
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson from “Cosmos” joins us on Story & Craft.
Neil, from the Hayden Planetarium, talks about his book “Welcome to the Universe in 3D: A Visual Tour,” his origin story and his favorite science fiction. He also tells the story of the chance meeting with Seth MacFarlane that brought “Cosmos” back to TV.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Story & Craft
0:03:35 Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Cosmos
0:07:56 Talented Adults Shaped Our Interests
0:09:29 Astrophysics, Role Models, and Lost Knowledge
0:18:08 NASA, Private Enterprise, and Space Exploration
0:22:25 Making the Universe Accessible
0:29:02 Living on Mars
0:30:17 Science in Movies and Space-Time Concept
0:41:22 Cosmos on Disney Plus
0:44:53 Childhood Crushes and TV Shows
0:48:59 Dream Job
0:53:42 Time Travel and Paradoxes
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About Story & Craft with Marc Preston
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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and…
nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.