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- Annalise Basso | From TNT's "Snowpiercer" to "The Life of Chuck" | A Key of Imagination
Actor Annalise Basso from TNT's “Snowpiercer” and “The Life of Chuck” joins us on Story & Craft.
Annalise's work includes “Captain Fantastic” and “Snowpiercer.” We talk about her career from childhood to now, growing up in Missouri with a brother and sister who also act, and how ballet and surfing keep her grounded.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Annalise Basso joins Story & Craft
02:23 Family and Pets
03:04 Acting Career and Experiences
06:36 Life in LA and Family Dynamics
07:37 Childhood and Early Career
24:45 Living at Oakwood and Stage Parents
31:29 Discussing the Cast and Plot of the Movie
32:10 Reflections on Life and Acting
33:59 Current TV and Movie Recommendations
36:19 Childhood Movie Memories
38:25 The Value of Physical Photos and Videos
40:30 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
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1 hr 1 min - Felix Solis | From "Ozark" to Netflix's "Sirens" | Sirens & an Isle of Enchantment
Actor Felix Solis from “Ozark” and Netflix's “Sirens” joins us on Story & Craft.
Felix's work also includes “The Rookie: Feds.” We talk about growing up in New York City, starting in theater, and moving into television. He shares his connection to the Beastie Boys, a memorable encounter with Anthony Bourdain, his Puerto Rican heritage, and his rescue dogs.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Felix Solis joins Story & Craft
01:42 Felix Solis and his New York history
02:43 Felix Solis on Atlanta and Ozark
05:41 Anthony Bourdain Anecdote
10:07 Theater Beginnings and Philip Seymour Hoffman
20:15 Growing Up in New York
25:48 Family Background and Multicultural Upbringing
30:18 Career Moves and The Rookie
35:30 Life with Rescue Dogs
38:40 Dog Sitting and Travel
39:14 Auditioning for Ozark
42:46 Representation in Media
46:04 Puerto Rican Cuisine and Cooking
47:39 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
- Website: https://www.storyandcraftpod.com
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1 hr 15 min - Reed Diamond | From ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." to "Drop" | Multi-Faceted Family Man
Actor Reed Diamond from ABC's “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Drop” joins us on Story & Craft.
Reed's work includes “Memphis Belle,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Orphan Black: Echoes” and “Moneyball.” We talk about his training at Juilliard, his passion for music, his new film “Drop,” and working with his family.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Reed Diamond joins Story & Craft
01:49 Reed's Life in Canada and Maine
11:20 Reed's Musical Journey
27:18 The Magic of Movie Soundtracks
33:45 Juilliard Experience
34:59 Deciding to Pursue Acting at Julliard
36:32 Early Influences and Family Background
39:07 First Big Break and Career Beginnings
41:29 Memorable Projects and Experiences
45:50 The Joy of Acting and Future Aspirations
49:08 Personal Life and Family Dynamics
54:05 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
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1 hr 12 min - Alex Wolff | From "Hereditary" to MUBI's "Magic Farm" | Life & Chord Progressions
Actor and musician Alex Wolff from “Hereditary” and MUBI's “Magic Farm” joins us on Story & Craft.
Alex's work includes “A Quiet Place: Day One,” “Oppenheimer,” “A Good Person,” “Hereditary” and the “Jumanji” films. We talk about working with M. Night Shyamalan and Christopher Nolan, his music with his brother, Nat Wolff, and performing with his jazz pianist father at Madison Square Garden while on tour with Billie Eilish.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Alex Wolff joins Story & Craft
01:39 Alex Wolf's Acting Journey
03:10 New Film: Magic Farm
05:02 Musical Influences and Family
08:53 Creative Process and Inspirations
16:43 The Seven Questions
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23 min - Jim Murphy | Stories from "Inner Excellence"
Performance coach Jim Murphy, author of “Inner Excellence,” joins us on Story & Craft.
Jim talks about his years as a professional baseball player, his mother's samurai heritage, and his move into coaching. He shares how he wrote “Inner Excellence” while living alone in the desert, and how it took off when the Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown was seen reading it on the sidelines during a playoff game.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Jim Murphy joins Story & Craft
01:01 Jim Murphy's Athletic Journey
05:52 Transition to Coaching
09:30 Cultural Influences and Personal Philosophy
20:03 Reflections on Dreams and Aspirations
21:37 Introduction to Living a Full Life
21:46 Desert Experience and Personal Transformation
27:30 Impact of AJ Brown and Future Goals
33:58 The Seven Questions
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45 min - Asher Grodman | From HBO's "Bookie" to CBS's "Ghosts" | Farm to Screen Acting
Actor Asher Grodman from HBO's “Bookie” and CBS's “Ghosts” joins us on Story & Craft.
Asher talks about growing up shy on a farm in New Jersey and what his Bar Mitzvah taught him about performing. We talk about his early career, his love of football, the mockumentary he made for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and playing a character on “Ghosts” who never wears pants.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Asher Grodman joins Story & Craft
03:19 Asher's Background and Upbringing
09:58 Early Acting Experiences
15:13 Pursuing Acting in High School and College
24:50 The Jacksonville Jaguars Project
32:48 Winning Awards and Recognition
34:07 Auditioning for Ghosts
36:45 The Unique Concept of Ghosts
40:16 The Casting Process and Table Read
42:14 The Impact of COVID-19
44:22 The Ensemble Cast and Collaboration
48:00 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
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1 hr 4 min - Tone Bell | From CBS's "Fam" to Netflix's "Survival of the Thickest" | Comedy, Family & Staying Thirsty
Comedian Tone Bell from CBS's “Fam” and Netflix's “Survival of the Thickest” joins us on Story & Craft.
Tone's work also includes the film “Trigger Warning” with Jessica Alba and the Kathy Bates comedy “Disjointed.” We talk about growing up in Atlanta, touring as a stand-up, his early influences, and how his family and personal life shape his comedy.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Tone Bell joins Story & Craft
01:51 Tone Bell's Journey to Austin
05:15 Comedy Beginnings and Inspirations
07:36 The Realities of Touring as a Comedian
13:30 Comedy Styles and Influences
17:33 Family and Personal Life
21:42 Transition to Acting and Comedy
22:14 Theater Experiences and Challenges
24:40 Television Aspirations and Family Influence
26:38 College Days and Early Career
29:56 Acting Roles and Collaborations
33:16 Personal Reflections and Future Plans
33:47 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
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42 min - Virginia Gardner | From Hulu's "Runaways" to "F Marry Kill" | How to FMK to a 90's Soundtrack
Actor Virginia Gardner from Hulu's “Runaways” and “F Marry Kill” joins us on Story & Craft.
Virginia's work includes “Halloween,” “Runaways,” “Project Almanac,” and “Beautiful Disaster” and “Beautiful Wedding” with Dylan Sprouse. We talk about moving from Sacramento to Los Angeles at 16, going from modeling to acting, and her love of '90s rock.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Virginia Gardner joins Story & Craft
02:30 Virginia's Early Life and Career Beginnings
05:19 First Acting Experiences and Moving to LA
07:58 Transition to Acting and First Major Film Role
19:46 Working with Dylan Sprouse and Lucy Hale
22:38 Traveling for Work and Filming Challenges
26:10 Wine Adventures and Personal Life
30:09 True Crime Podcasts and Online Dating
31:33 Gen Z and Traditional Dating
32:21 The Trad Wife Trend
33:51 Life with a Touring Musician
36:57 Nineties Music Nostalgia
39:59 The Seven Questions
50:58 Perfect Day and Career Reflections
55:53 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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59 min - Laura Murphy | From Comedy Central's "Nora from Queens" to "F Marry Kill" | From MTV to FMK
Director Laura Murphy from Comedy Central's “Nora from Queens” and “F Marry Kill” joins us on Story & Craft.
“F Marry Kill” stars Lucy Hale and Virginia Gardner. We talk about Laura's path from writing and directing at MTV to working with Awkwafina, Iliza Schlesinger and John Oliver, her approach to filmmaking, and her love of comedy. She also shares how she balances motherhood with her career.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Laura Murphy joins Story & Craft
01:30 Laura Murphy's Early Career
05:32 Journey to MTV and Promos
08:16 Directing and Comedy
25:20 Balancing Work and Family
30:45 Influences and Inspirations
33:12 Caddyshack and Comedy Classics
33:58 Screening Anxiety and Audience Reactions
35:48 Current TV Shows and British Dramas
38:32 The Seven Questions
40:31 Dream Conversations and Influential Figures
45:06 Celebrity Crushes and Nostalgia
47:24 Island Essentials: Movies and Music
50:24 Perfect Day and Simple Luxuries
53:40 Alternative Careers and Detective Dreams
54:25 Advice to Younger Self
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1 hr - Ash Avildsen | Stories from "Queen of the Ring" | Wrestling The Story
Director Ash Avildsen from “Queen of the Ring” joins us on Story & Craft.
We talk about the film's roots in pro wrestling history and the story of Mildred Burke, a star female wrestler from the 1930s to the 1950s. Ash shares his filmmaking process, casting, music in film and how the music business has changed. He also talks about his father, director John Avildsen, and his influence.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Ash Avildsen joins Story & Craft
01:31 The Making of 'Queen of the Ring'
02:34 Ash's Love for Wrestling
07:05 Challenges in Casting
08:04 The Evolution of the Music Industry
14:27 Growing Up with Famous Parents
16:51 Transitioning from Music to Film
19:45 The Collaborative Art of Filmmaking
21:05 The Importance of Music in Film
26:02 Cinema vs. Television
28:14 The Theater Experience
29:59 Convenience of Watching Movies on Phones
30:52 Childhood Movie and TV Influences
32:40 Directing Style and Influences
34:06 Challenges of Filming Wrestling Scenes
42:38 Personal Life and Hobbies
45:04 The Seven Questions
STAY IN THE KNOW
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About Story & Craft with Marc Preston
From the publisher's feed
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.