The Fable House Podcast: Directing the 2000s Scene & Willie Nelson's Three Amigo's Town, interview with Scott Hansen

Ever wonder what it's like to shoot a music video on a 900-acre Texas ranch in a fake Spanish town that Willie Nelson bought directly from the set of the movie Three Amigos? In this episode of The Fable House Podcast, we sit down with Atlanta-based film and music video director Scott Hansen. From navigating million-dollar MTV budgets to the rapid-fire era of social media reels, Scott breaks down exactly what it takes to survive as a director in the music industry.

MySpace Era & Victory Records

If you grew up in the MySpace era, Scott likely directed a video for your favorite band.

* He pitched A Day To Remember's iconic skate-park video after recognizing the massive potential of their catchy "machine gun" intro.

* The label thought a different track would be the hit, but Scott's choice ended up dominating the MTV rock charts for six months in 2009.

* He shares the incredible story of discovering an unsigned, broke group of goth kids playing in the back corner of Warped Tour.

* He offered to shoot a gory video for them in an abandoned hospital—three weeks later, Fearless Records signed the band we now know as Motionless in White.

* In that same chaotic five-week span, he also shot early videos for Memphis May Fire, We Came As Romans, and Ice Nine Kills.

Hollywood Crossovers & Digital Thunderdome

Scott also dives into his crossover from music videos to feature films.

* He tells the wild story of working with Dallas from Maylene and the Sons of Disaster on a short-film-style music video.

* Scott leveraged his industry contacts to cast Hollywood legend Danny Trejo, pitching him the insane idea of being killed in a grave by cheerleaders wielding a chainsaw.

* Today, Scott runs Digital Thunderdome Studios in Georgia, directing Slipknot's Corey Taylor in the movie Bad Candy.

* He also previews his upcoming theatrical release, Devour, a horror-comedy starring Heidi Shepherd about four girls in a metal band who are vampires.

The Evolving Industry

Beyond the wild set stories, Scott pulls back the curtain on the grueling pitch process and battling legendary directors like Wayne Isham. He discusses the loss of MTV royalties, the struggle of music video monetization on YouTube, and the wild new frontier of AI covers featuring artists like Eminem and Conway Twitty.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro & Willie Nelson’s *Three Amigos* Movie Set

04:15 - The Grueling Music Video Pitch Process & Losing Royalties

09:30 - YouTube Monetization, AI Covers, & Iron Lung Movie

13:45 - A Day To Remember & The Victory Records Era

18:20 - Discovering Motionless in White at Warped Tour

21:50 - Memphis May Fire, We Came As Romans, & Ice Nine Kills

25:30 - Directing Danny Trejo in Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

31:10 - Digital Thunderdome Studios & Directing Corey Taylor

34:25 - Upcoming Vampire Metal Movie: *Devour*

38:00 - Elder Emo Nostalgia & Social Media Content

41:30 - Outro

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In this episode of The Fable House Podcast, we sit down with an HBO post producer Tim Stormer to talk about working behind the scenes on The Righteous Gemstones, collaborating with Danny McBride, and building a career in television production.

From stories about the original Righteous Gemstones pilot to working alongside HBO creatives connected to David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, and the larger comedy-drama world, this conversation dives deep into filmmaking, post production, and the entertainment industry.

We also discuss:

The making of the The Righteous Gemstones pilot

What it’s like working with Danny McBride on set

HBO production workflows and post-production

Stories from True Blood, Succession, and Winning Time

Why comedy directors often become incredible dramatic filmmakers

The Louisiana and Southern film industry connection

🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Inside Righteous Gemstones

00:43 – Becoming an HBO Post Producer

01:30 – Landing the Danny McBride Pilot

02:50 – The Abandoned Mall Production Story

04:02 – Working With Danny McBride

05:33 – What Makes a Movie Star Different?

07:04 – True Blood & Alexander Skarsgård

08:07 – Jody Hill & the HBO Comedy Team

09:17 – The Blackmail Tape Scene Mistake

10:42 – Louisiana Film Industry Connections

12:00 – Why Comedy Directors Make Great Dramas

12:44 – Should the Oscars Add Comedy Awards?

13:11 – Final Thoughts + Outro

In this episode of The Fable House Podcast, we sit down with Kaynon Castille — a United States Air Force veteran turned full-time whiskey content creator behind The Bourbon Pour.

Kaynon shares how he went from serving in the military to building a growing presence in the whiskey industry through YouTube and social media. From filming local liquor stores to landing opportunities with major platforms like Whiskey Raiders, this is a deep dive into what it really takes to turn content into a career.

We also cover:

His time in the U.S. Air Force and transition into civilian life

How he built a whiskey-focused YouTube channel from scratch

The role of short-form vs long-form content in growth

Monetization, brand deals, and working with creator networks

Building a loyal community through engagement and consistency

The future of whiskey content, events, and personal branding

Whether you're a filmmaker, content creator, or entrepreneur, this episode breaks down the mindset and strategy behind building something sustainable online.

Listen on all streaming platforms

Follow The Bourbon Pour on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Kaynon Castille (Air Force → Creator)

03:12 – How Whiskey Became the Focus

05:00 – First Viral Content Strategy

06:00 – Turning YouTube Into a Career

07:00 – Content Workflow & Posting Strategy

09:10 – Building Community & Engagement

11:30 – Monetization & Brand Deals

15:00 – Future Plans in Whiskey Industry

18:45 – Louisiana Culture & Storytelling

#FableHousePodcast #KaynonCastille #Whiskey #Bourbon #ContentCreator #YouTubeGrowth #Filmmaking #VideoEditing #CreatorEconomy #Podcast

In this episode of The Fable House Podcast, we sit down with VFX Supervisor Ray McIntyre Jr. (President of Pixel Magic Visual Effects) and Post Producer Tim Stormer to break down the visual effects, production challenges, and creative decisions behind Winning Time.

From building iconic NBA arenas like the Great Western Forum and Boston Garden to creating seamless transitions between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird across multiple courts, this episode dives deep into the real process behind high-level film and television VFX.

We also explore:

How over 900 VFX basketball shots were created for Season 2

The use of CG crowds, arena extensions, and photogrammetry

Why production used multiple film formats (35mm, 16mm, VHS) under the vision of Adam McKay

The challenges of coordinating multiple VFX vendors across episodes

How editors and VFX teams collaborated to create award-worthy Emmy submissions

Behind John Lyke and his rollerblade camera work

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro to The Fable House Podcast

00:15 – Meet Ray McIntyre Jr. & Tim Stormer

00:30 – Emmy Submission Process Explained

01:26 – Building NBA Arenas with VFX

02:11 – Seamless Transitions Across Courts

03:10 – Fixing Missing Footage with VFX

05:00 – Managing 900+ VFX Shots

08:30 – The Rollerblade Camera Technique

09:00 – Shooting Across Multiple Film Formats

11:40 – Why Early Creative Decisions Matter

12:15 – Challenges of Producing Winning Time

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The Fable House Podcast features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, musicians, and creatives, uncovering stories and insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Discover more episodes and industry deep dives at fablehouse.tv or follow along on YouTube and social platforms.

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In this episode of the Fable House Podcast, we sit down with visual effects supervisor Ray McIntyre Jr. of Pixel Magic to break down the behind-the-scenes VFX work on Green Book. From transforming stock footage into a fully believable bridge sequence to executing seamless face replacements, Ray shares how practical, “old-school” techniques still play a powerful role in modern filmmaking.

We also dive into how Mahershala Ali’s piano performance was crafted on screen, the collaboration between actors and VFX teams, and why sometimes the simplest solutions create the most convincing results.

If you're into filmmaking, visual effects, or behind-the-scenes movie magic, this is a must-watch.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:16 Green Book VFX breakdown begins

00:40 Old-school face replacement techniques

02:00 Why practical VFX still works today

05:50 How the piano scenes were faked

07:36 Outro

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#filmmaking #visualeffects #vfxbreakdowns #greenbook #filmpodcast #behindthescenes #videoediting #filmindustry #cinematography #postproduction #fablehousepodcast #indiefilmmaking #editorlife #vfxartistry #moviemagic

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In this episode of the Fable House Podcast, we sit down with Louisiana-based creative Harvey Dixon Jr. to talk about his incredible journey from production assistant (PA) to standing in and running lines with Michael B. Jordan on a Ryan Coogler film.

Harvey shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on the film “Sinners”, including how he unexpectedly went from doing PA tasks to being treated like on-screen talent. We also dive into filmmaking, breaking into the industry, creative ambition, and what it takes to turn opportunity into a career-changing moment.

If you're an aspiring filmmaker, actor, or creative, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real industry experience you won’t hear anywhere else.

🎧Fable House Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with filmmakers, musicians, and creatives—uncovering stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Harvey Dixon Jr’s story

00:27 – What is the Fable House Podcast?

00:45 – Working on Sinners as a production assistant

01:04 – Getting hired early in production

01:24 – Discovering it was a Ryan Coogler film

02:19 – The guitar scene & becoming a stand-in

03:17 – Running lines with Michael B. Jordan

04:39 – How the experience sparked acting again

05:46 – Surreal moments on set & background roles

06:52 – Behind-the-scenes of the “montage” scene

08:17 – Ryan Coogler’s vision & filmmaking approach

10:35 – Performing at your highest level always

11:38 – Why Sinners brought people back to theaters

12:22 – The soundtrack & studio experience

13:09 – Working with blues legend Buddy Guy

14:47 – Filmmakers on set & creative collaboration

16:15 – From small town to film industry insights

17:22 – Ryan Coogler’s background & career path

#fablehousepodcast #filmmakingpodcast #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #filmindustry #behindthescenes #productionassistant #actorjourney #indiefilm #aspiringfilmmakers #creativeentrepreneur #podcastinterview #LouisianaFilm #hollywoodstories #filmsetlife #storytelling #sinnersmovie

What Winning a Grammy Is Really Like | Trevor Young (SOJA) by The Fable House Podcast

Indie filmmakers Nate Dushku & Amnon Lourie break down how they made their psychosexual thriller Birder on a $350K budget — from shooting in the wilderness to real film festival experiences and career-changing advice.

They share behind-the-scenes stories, including the infamous “mountain toilet” production challenge, wild nights at international festivals, and what they learned from indie legend Christine Vachon.

If you're an aspiring filmmaker, this episode is packed with real, unfiltered advice on indie film production, festivals, and finding your audience.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Filmmaker mindset & intro

00:23 – What Birder is about (queer thriller concept)

01:00 – Real inspiration: nude campground setting

02:40 – Story idea: trust, intimacy & danger

04:30 – Filming challenges in the wilderness

05:20 – The “mountain toilet” story (low-budget reality)

09:10 – Shooting cinematic scenes on a tiny budget

12:00 – Making a feature film for $350K

13:00 – Casting & working with actors (SAG low budget)

17:00 – Early acting career & industry entry

18:00 – Film festival stories (Warsaw experience)

22:00 – Advice from Christine Vachon

25:00 – Best festivals for queer filmmakers

27:00 – Why you shouldn’t rush film festivals

30:00 – Film festival strategy & scams to avoid

32:00 – The truth about festivals vs distribution

33:00 – Favorite film festivals worldwide

37:00 – Final advice for filmmakers

In this episode of the Fable House Podcast, we sit down with Donnie from Spectrum FX, a special effects professional from Slidell, Louisiana, to talk about the incredible practical effects behind the film Sinners.

Donnie shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating massive practical effects for the movie, including a 60-foot fire tornado, burning a full-scale roof over IMAX cameras, and the extensive testing required to make these sequences both safe and cinematic.

We also discuss working with director Ryan Coogler, the collaboration between practical effects and digital VFX teams, and how the Spectrum FX team approached building believable large-scale effects grounded in reality.

The conversation also explores the Oscar campaign and nomination journey surrounding the film and what it was like for the team to suddenly find themselves competing for an Academy Award after years of work behind the scenes.

If you're interested in filmmaking, visual effects, practical effects, or behind-the-scenes movie production, this episode offers a rare look into the craft that makes movie magic possible.

The Fable House Podcast features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, musicians, and entertainment professionals to uncover stories you won’t find anywhere else online.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

2:02 – Working with Ryan Coogler

4:00 – Script secrecy & test screenings on Sinners

6:00 – Burning a real roof over IMAX cameras

8:00 – Why testing special effects matters

11:02 – Creating the 60-ft fire tornado

12:12 – Practical effects vs VFX

13:08 – Shooting Sinners on IMAX film

15:20 – Explaining the VFX during the Oscar campaign

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#specialeffects #ryancoogler #filmmaking

#behindthescenes #podcast #imax

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From Baton Rouge to Austin stages, this indie rock band blends cabaret theatrics, haunting harmonies, and piano-driven rock inspired by artists like Ben Folds, Fiona Apple, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Queen. In this episode, they talk about meeting in theater school, producing their own singles, Jazz Fest, touring stories, and how they “stalked” Jukebox the Ghost until they opened for them.

🎹 If you love theatrical indie rock, piano rock bands, and behind-the-scenes music production talk, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Start

00:46 – Introducing Karma and the Killjoys

01:01 – Band Origin Story & Theater School Roots

03:38 – “Saint Pete’s” Music Video Explained

06:06 – What Is Piano Rock? (Ben Folds, Fiona Apple, Elton John Influences)

07:16 – Songwriting Process & Harmonies

11:05 – How the Band Officially Formed

14:23 – First Show & Early Band Days

16:15 – Opening for Jukebox the Ghost in Austin

20:21 – Jukebox the Ghost Reacts to Karma and the Killjoys

23:58 – DIY Recording & Mixing Their Own Singles

26:46 – Pro Tips for Recording & Producing Music

29:00 – Jazz Fest & 2025 Plans

30:58 – “This Song Was Stolen by Pirates” (Sea Chanty Inspired by AI)

33:00 – One-Take Performance

🔥 Topics Covered

Indie Rock & Piano Rock evolution

DIY music production & mixing advice

Recording without a major studio

Touring & opening for Jukebox the Ghost

Theatrical influences in modern rock

Artificial Intelligence inspiration behind “Pirates”

Jazz Fest performance prep

Go listen to "This Song Was Stole by Pirates" streaming everywhere.