Eduardo Sánchez is the co-director and writer of The Blair Witch Project, a film that revolutionized the horror genre and invented the "found footage" aesthetic while fooling the entire world into believing a myth was real.

Eduardo breaks down the exact moment he and Dan Myrick realized horror movies weren't scary anymore, leading them to rent old VHS tapes of In Search Of for inspiration. He reveals the logic behind the "hoax" marketing that predated social media and shares his unique pitch for a Star Wars horror film involving a small squad of rebels. The conversation covers the "perseverance of failing" through two feature films before the big hit and why being a "nice guy" actually helps you succeed in a brutal industry.

A masterclass in independent filmmaking and guerrilla marketing for any aspiring storyteller.

Find out what happens when a young actor is forced to sit in a makeup chair for hours to become a vampire and then ends up playing the younger version of an Oscar winner in a psychological thriller.

Armen Nahapetian is the breakout star who portrayed the younger version of Joaquin Phoenix in Ari Aster’s mind-bending film Beau Is Afraid, following his early experience on American Horror Story: Hotel.

Armen shares the "weird" self-tape technique that landed him the role of Young Beau and what he observed while watching Joaquin Phoenix stay in character between takes. He clears up the misconceptions about Hollywood being purely glamorous, detailing the physical toll of being airbrushed and fitted for wigs as a child actor. We hear the story of his nervous encounter with Jenna Ortega and why he continues to work at a local restaurant to keep a "human element" in his acting.

An honest look at the grind behind the scenes of an A24 production.

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Discover how a voice that "sounds like a 12-year-old" led to a 35-year run as one of audio drama’s most iconic characters and a secret role in an Indiana Jones masterpiece.

Katie Leigh is a legendary voice actress best known as Connie Kendall in Adventures in Odyssey, and a versatile talent heard in everything from Muppet Babies to Darkwing Duck.

Katie explains the technical art of "voice matching" and how she managed to replicate the voice of a young Maharaja for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. She gives us a look inside the 30-year evolution of Adventures in Odyssey, from recording on tape to digital, and why the cast has become a literal family. The conversation shifts to the business reality of modern voice acting, where actors must act as their own marketing, PR, and production teams to survive.

For the generations of fans who grew up listening to the stories of Whit’s End.

Tohoru explains why the uncertainty principle in physics is the perfect tool for surviving the chaos of a Hollywood film set.

Tohoru Masamune is the MIT-educated chemical engineer who chose the unpredictability of acting over corporate safety, eventually landing roles as Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the first speaking part in Christopher Nolan’s Inception.

Tohoru discusses the surreal experience of being "possessed" by the role of Shredder and the high-pressure reality of learning Japanese speeches with only 20 minutes' notice. He reveals how Christopher Nolan intentionally created a feeling of absolute confusion for the opening minutes of Inception and why his scientific background made him the perfect fit for the Emmy-winning narrative Twitch series Artificial. The conversation covers the "non-linear" reality of Show Business, the necessity of being a "lifer," and why you should never settle for being average when opportunity knocks.

For any creator trying to find logic in the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry.

Tisha Custodio reveals why a 14-hour workday with John Stamos is the ultimate masterclass in playfulness and how she went from a shy kid to a Disney+ lead.

Tisha Custodio is a rising star in Hollywood, most known for her role as "Mouse" on the Disney+ series Big Shot. A classically trained actor and multi-instrumentalist, she balances high-stakes screen work with a deep passion for music and theater.

We go inside the high-pressure world of auditioning for Disney right after graduation and the physical reality of learning basketball from the ground up for the cameras. Tisha breaks down her "actor meditation" technique and the power of journaling to find the authentic heart of a character. She also shares the specific musical connection she shared with her co-stars and why she believes every project you finish is simply a snapshot of who you were at that moment in time.

For anyone looking to understand the real grind and the real joy of a life in the performing arts.

Find out how a Canadian rock star went from bankruptcy and driving a truck to watching his son’s bedroom-produced track hit over one billion streams worldwide.

Dave Faber, the frontman of the multi-platinum band Faber Drive, and his son Isaiah (globally known as Powfu), join the show to discuss the generational shift of the music industry.

Dave opens up about the "low" period where he abandoned music to drive trucks and fight fires, only to find success again through the "Atomic Habits" philosophy. Isaiah breaks down the creative process behind hits like Death Bed and reveals the accidental Spanish track that caught the attention of The Chainsmokers. They discuss the importance of keeping God first in the midst of fame and why a stingy person will always lose in the end.

An inspiring look at the intersection of faith, discipline, and viral success across two generations of musicians.

Learn why one of Europe’s most successful music managers tells his artists that health must come before the music and why he once spent a week making tea for a paranoid 50 Cent.

Geir Luedy is the Norwegian management powerhouse behind global icons Aurora and Sigrid. He has navigated three decades of the industry, moving from an 11-hour-a-day "tape boy" to a producer who rub shoulders with Dr. Dre and major label executives.

Geir gets remarkably honest about his "40-year-old crisis" and the specific betrayal in London that taught him that the best deals are based on trust rather than paper. He recounts the high-stakes negotiations where he walked away from millions because the "vibe" wasn't right for a 16-year-old Aurora. The conversation explores the reality of managing superstars, the power of a single tweet from Katy Perry, and why reaching industry "gatekeepers" is more important than reaching the general audience.

A masterclass in legacy building for any creator looking to survive the long-term grind of the music business.

Stop thinking you can break into show business just because you have a "great voice"—it’s about the "A-word" (Acting), the grit to rip numbers out of a 1970s phone booth, and the discipline to never play the victim.

Bob Bergen is the legendary voice of Porky Pig and a cornerstone of the Looney Tunes universe. A two-time Emmy nominee who served 10 years on the Board of Governors for the Television Academy, his career spans from Space Jam and The Emperor's New Groove to being the iconic promo voice of the Disney Channel.

Bob shares the "mischievous" childhood origins of his career, including getting detention for bad teacher impressions and the physical challenges he overcame to walk and perform. He tells the unbelievable story of cold-calling his idol Mel Blanc at age 14 and why he once told an unknown, skinny kid named Ryan Seacrest that he was definitely going to land a hosting gig over him. We explore the high-stakes transition from reel-to-reel demos to the $2,000 home studio setup that allowed him to thrive while the rest of Hollywood shut down.

A masterclass in tenacity and professional etiquette for anyone looking to master the craft of performance.

Coding isn't just logic, but it's a three-act play where the best solutions are discovered in a meditative "dreamscape" rather than forced with a hammer.

Cowboy Coder is a technical innovator and musician who bridges the gap between abstract software architecture and the foundational elements of classic rock. Whether he’s working on blockchain projects with MC Lars or deconstructing Led Zeppelin riffs, he’s redefining what it means to be a "cowboy" in the digital age.

He explains why rap battles and coding logic share the same witty, improvisational soul. We talk about his "cowboy coding" mantra, which involves mastering frameworks just to have the guts to leap beyond them. He shares a specific meditative technique for breaking through creative blocks that led to his latest album's conceptual structure. The conversation explores the future of the permanent web and how to show users what they want before they even know they want it.

For anyone curious about the secret rhythm behind the software we use every day.

Find out why Will Smith became "obsessed" with this creator and the dark truth about how America's Got Talent producers manipulate the outcome of the show.

Verbal Ase is a professional beatboxer and YouTube powerhouse with over 4 million subscribers. He turned a career performing in New York subways into a digital empire, creating the global phenomenon Cartoon Beatbox Battles.

Verbal Ase recounts the day he quit his job at Marshalls after making more in two hours in a subway than he did in an entire week. He shares the logistical reality of his channel, explaining why he spends $34,000 per episode on high-end animation to stay ahead of the curve. We hear the raw story of his interaction with Michael Winslow, the advice he took from Trey Smith about "projected negativity," and why he once took his pants off mid-performance for a massive crowd in Union Square.

Essential listening for any creator trying to turn a "hobby" into a multi-million view business.