Thomas and Justin discuss updates on their respective projects, including Justin's novel and Thomas' film, leading to a conversation on agents in show business. Plus, Thomas' backyard firepit redesign leads to a poignant discussion on our cultural addiction to productivity.

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:13 Justin's Novel Update

00:07:25 Agents

00:25:01 Thomas' Film Update

00:30:52 Hedging Hope

00:37:01 Addicted to Productivity

00:59:30 Two Picks!

01:06:43 Outro

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

Thomas and Justin break down the different models of story structure using Die Hard as a template. Plus, they offer a short career highlight of Chinese director John Woo. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:21 Sun Valley Film Festival Producers Grant

00:03:14 John Woo

00:14:08 Story Structure, Part 1

00:37:59 Story Structure, Part 2

00:58:35 Two Picks!

01:04:52 Outro

Notes:

Google "Freytag's Pyramid" for myriad discussions on this structure model. 

"The Myth of the 3 Act Structure" by Film Critics Hulk

Poetics by Aristotle

The Might Ducks: Game Changers is available on Disney+.

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

Justin humors Thomas by letting him recount his favorite films of 2020, in honor of the upcoming Academy Awards. They even fight about one of them.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:28 Best Films of 2020, Part 1

00:29:46 Best Films of 2020, Part 2

00:59:22 Two Picks! & Outro

Notes:

Bad Education is available to stream on HBOMax.

Nomadland is available to stream on Hulu. 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is available to stream on Netflix. 

One Night in Miami is available to stream on Prime. 

Minari is available for rent or purchase. 

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is available on Netflix. 

First Cow is available to rent or stream on Showtime. 

The Killing of Two Lovers will be available to rent May 14. 

The Assistant is available to stream on Hulu.

Sound of Metal is available to stream on Prime. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

Thomas gives an update on his feature film project, how financing challenges are causing him to pivot, and the alchemy of getting a movie made. Plus, Justin explains how vaccines work and the benefits of a guilt-free nap.

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:24 Vaccines

00:12:11 "All the Names We Buried" Update

00:26:28 Timing

00:37:02 One Last Try

00:40:26 Two Picks!

00:45:24 Outro

Notes:

Visit blurb.com for more information on making a cool photo book.

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

Recording artist John Mark McMillan joins us for an in-depth discussion on his musical journey. He discusses turning a dream into a plan, making a living as an indie music artist, social media marketing, mistakes young artists make, and more. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:56 A Dream to a Plan

00:18:40 The Business of the Dream

00:29:33 Making a Living

00:32:42 Social Media Marketing 

00:38:22 The Economics of Music

00:45:32 The Next Ten Years

00:54:43 Albums That Still Hold Up

00:58:37 Three Picks!

01:04:23 Outro 

Notes:

John Mark McMillan's music can be streamed or purchased wherever you listen to music. Visit www.johnmarkmcmillan.com to follow him and his music. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

We discuss writing dialog for film and novels, as well as the craft of hard world building versus soft world building. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:35 Writing Dialog

00:31:15 Dialog from Michael Clayton

00:36:00 Dialog from David Mamet

00:38:56 Dialog from Goodbye Solo

00:41:27 Dialog from Hell or High Water

00:44:37 World Building

01:05:58 Two Picks!

01:10:24 Outro 

Notes:

Just read dialog excerpts from the books "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng and "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. 

Thomas played dialog excerpts from the films "Michael Clayton", "Glengarry Glen Ross", "Goodbye Solo", and "Hell or High Water".

"Derek DelGaudio: In & Of Itself" is available on Hulu.

"Uprooted" by Naomi Novik is available wherever you get your books. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod

Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com

Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

We unpack and demystify our respective jobs as a scientist in the biotech world (Justin) and as a director in film and commercials (Thomas). Plus, Justin lends his expertise to a discussion on the COVID vaccine, and more. 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro 01:11 - COVID Vaccine 09:52 - What Justin Does as a Scientist 27:51 - What Thomas Does as a Director 50:39 - Two Picks! Recommendations

55:20 - Outro

Notes & Links:

"The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin is available on Amazon.

Panera's Coffee Subscription is available on their website. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

We discuss the two types of creativity, establishing creative rituals and creating a creative environment to work in. In addition, Justin confesses to not liking Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and we go deep on survival tactics in the arctic (courtesy of "Alone"). 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Star Wars & Lord of the Rings 07:56 - The Types of Creativity 32:52 - Creative Environment 42:47 - Beat Saber

45:17 - Alone

53:36 - Outro

Notes & Links:

"Imagine: How Creativity Works" by Jonah Lehrer is available on Amazon.

"Beat Saber" is available on beatsaber.com. 

"Alone" is available from the History Channel and on Hulu. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

In episode 02 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how the current streaming landscape is hurting cinematic art. In addition, the guys discuss their personal experiences with trauma and the things people say to console. 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Typewriters & Samsung 05:03 - The Netflix Problem 34:42 - Bravery in Pain 53:12 - Two Picks!

Notes & Links:

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is available on Netflix.

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc. 

In episode 01 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how they launched a film company together which lead to difficult but formative crises of identity (and finances). In addition, they discuss the paranormal scifi novel that Justin is currently writing, and argue about the difference between plot and situation.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Our Backstory

14:03 - Minor Premise is Out Now!

14:51 - Identity Crises

37:42 - Justin's Novel

45:26 - Situation vs. Plot

01:01:10 - It's A Wonderful Life

01:06:10 - Two Picks!

01:09:59 - Outro

Notes & Links:

"The Cliff Walk" by Don S. Snyder 

"On Writing" by Stephen King

Pixar's "Soul" is available on Disney+

"It's A Wonderful Life" is available to stream on Prime

"The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey

Corrections:

Thomas meant to say "two ounces" when referring to the ingredients of the Viking Mule. 

Links:

Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com

Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.