If you're from Vegas, you might already know what's going down...

And if you don't yet, you're about to get caught up to speed. Kevin and Rex sit down to dish on First Friday, the potential pitfalls of Indie filmmaking (and not having an accountant), and what Rex has learned throughout it all.

They wrap up the episode with a little more of what Rex is working on now, so tune in, buckle up, and share with anyone who needs the tea!

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Rex from Vegas — Links:

- ⁠Rex's Official Website⁠ 

- ⁠Roi Lorange on Spotify⁠ 

- ⁠@rexfromvegas on Instagram⁠ 

    - ⁠IMDB – First Friday⁠

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Originally aired on 12/25/2023, we're revisiting a fan-favorite for the Christmas season!

Kevin Bessey joined us to talk about his favorite Christmas albums and songs, a little about the Christmas Canon, and about the Christmas music he’s recorded in the last few years.

Let us know what you've been listening to during the holidays, and we’ll catch up with you one more time before the end of the year.

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Check out some of the albums and songs we discussed on the podcast below:

⁠Everyday is Christmas⁠ - Sia

⁠Don't Waste Your Wishes⁠ - The Killers

⁠Christmas⁠ - Michael Bublé

⁠The Good Night is Still Everywhere⁠ - Dustin Kensrue

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We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Booksmart (2019), Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut that forever changed our very own Madison D. Daniels.

Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons.

We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked below), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month.

Enjoy!

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Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: 

- Booksmart (2019) — Rent on VOD.

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Have you ever sat in a theater, on a plane, or on your couch and thought, “Could I write something good enough to get made?” There’s the idea stage (important), the writing phase (very important), then you reach the pitching  and submitting phase. Enter Seldy Gray.

As a creative executive, Seldy works to find the right scripts, screenwriters, talent, and stories that can reach the right audience or satisfy the right niche. In fact, she has worked with a couple previous guests on the pod, Zoe Dennis and Rob Yescombe, on the Amazon movie Jackpot! last year.

For anyone interested in writing, pitching, or development, this is a must-listen episode!

Enjoy!

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Get in touch with Seldy on LinkedIn, or hope you happen-upon her at a a red carpet or Dodger game.

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We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). One of John Hughes’ finest, not to mention John Candy and Steve Martin, this is a *truly 80’s* flick that deserves a revisit. While the comedy style, jokes, and set pieces might induce some millennial cringe, the deeper story about carrying your grief, dealing with adversity, and having grace for your fellow man makes this one of Tristan’s favorites of the season.

Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons.

We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our last Sacred Texts of the year coming next month.

Enjoy!

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Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: 

- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) — Watch on Kanopy, or rent on VOD.

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We already know what everyone’s seeing this weekend at the theaters, and no, it sadly isn’t Predator: Badlands or The Running Man reboot. No folks, this weekend and the many that follow will belong to Wicked: For Good, the oddly-titled second-half of the stage-to-screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. 

Cole talks us through what he liked, what he liked less, what people will point out, and just *how much* we’ll see of *that one character* from the souce material’s original source material. Cole’s Air comparison might be spot on. 

Give today’s episode a listen before or after you see the movie, and get you butt to the theaters this weekend!

Enjoy!

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“Life in space is impossible…”We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Gravity (2013). Alfonso Cuaron directed this space disaster movie (if you can even call it that), and it stars Sandra Bullock as the indomitable Dr. Ryan Stone. We discuss what made this one of Madison’s favorite movies, and what makes it a Sacred Text. 

Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are family touchstones, or because of their impact at a certain time in your life, or indicative of a change in your outlook, or for any number of reasons.

We hope you enjoy our episode today, give the film a watch (linked in our show notes), and then keep an eye out for our next Sacred Text entry next month.

Enjoy!

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Watch the Sacred Text we discussed today: 

- Gravity (2013) — Rent on VOD.

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Where does an idea come from? Is writing a sacred experience, or more of a job? What does a career as a writer look like? If you’re looking for answers, look no further than Rob Yescombe!

Rob’s career has taken him from speedily writing international television to writing on major video game titles, and from Netflix and Prime Video releases in the last few years to a beloved mystery game that he recently regained the rights to. 

We discuss process, inspiration, and the daily grind of a working writer. If you’re interested in becoming a screenwriter, games writer, or writing in general, this episode is for you!

Be sure you send today’s episode to anyone looking to learn more about writing, follow and connect with Rob with the links in our show notes, and thanks again for giving it a listen.

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Get in touch with and follow Rob Yescombe: 

- IMDB – Rob Yescombe

- LinkedIn

- Instagram – @robyescombe

- Curtis Brown – Rob Yescombe

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Bio:“Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including ALIEN, BLADE RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee), his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. 

Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its release in 2021.

More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 feature JACKPOT for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigco Entertainment (SPY, A SIMPLE FAVOUR).” – via The Curtis Brown Group

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Recent News:

- The Hollywood Reporter: "Screenwriter Rob Yescombe Regains Rights to VR Game ‘The Invisible Hours’"

- Medium: "Rob Yescombe: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker"

- The Filmmakers Podcast: "From Video Games to Filmmaking: Rob Yescombe’s Journey"

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The final episode of the Halloween season is here! Looking for a spooky cinematic recommendation? Cole takes us through the end of his list, with everything from Bong Joon Ho to Marvel, and Alfred Hitchcock to Steven Spielberg.

We’ve got all of Cole’s recommendations from the month in our show notes, so be sure you check out any of his 2025 recommendations this month.

If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him ⁠on Letterboxd⁠ or ⁠X/Twitter⁠, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole.

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Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025:

- Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on ⁠Hulu⁠ or VOD⁠.

- Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on ⁠HBO Max⁠ or VOD⁠.

- Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on ⁠HBO Max⁠ or VOD.

- Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD.

- Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or ⁠VOD.

- Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder,

We’re back with another podcast in our 31 Days of Halloween Movie series. Cole goes international with his spooky selections this week, from Japanese horror to Italian, and from Barcelona streets to Spanish language time-traveling slashers.

There are some great recommendations this week, so after listening to today’s episode, be sure you head down to the show notes where we’ve linked every movie we discussed thus far.

If you’re a fan of Cole and his watchlist, follow him ⁠on Letterboxd⁠ or ⁠X/Twitter⁠, where you’ll find more of his hot takes, staunchly defended classics, and inspirations.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to share it with any fans of horror, Halloween, or spooky movies, and we’ll be back every Friday this month with more from Cole.

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Cole’s 31 Movies of Halloween – 2025:

- Oct. 1: Saw II (2005) – Stream on ⁠Hulu⁠ or VOD⁠.

- Oct. 2: Eraserhead (1977) – Stream on ⁠HBO Max⁠ or VOD⁠.

- Oct. 3: Sinners (2025) – Stream on ⁠HBO Max⁠ or VOD.

- Oct. 4: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Rent on VOD.

- Oct. 5: The Craft (1996) – Stream on Prime Video or ⁠VOD.

- Oct. 6: Werewolves Within (2021) – Stream on Hulu, Shudder,