On episode 37 of Portroidcast, I sit down as part of a roundtable interview at New York Comic-Con with stop-motion filmmaker Henry Selick. We discuss his new film "Wendell & Wild" (streaming October 28 on Netflix), as well as his history in making movies, stop-motion technique, partnering with Key & Peele, and his earl... more
On episode 36 of Portroidcast, I interview Brian Faherty.Brian is an actor who you've likely seen in dozens of things (Don't Look Up, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Path, Jessica Jones, Casters, Girls5Eva, and so many more).We discuss his start in acting, auditioning, COVID protocols, being professional when acting al... more
On Portroidcast episode 35, I talk with Erin Gould.We discuss the need to create, his clairvoyant web series "Casters", cosplay, his cross country journey and docuseries "UpLyft" with previous Portroidcast guest Pat Francis, and Erin turns the tables to interview me about Star Wars, lots of talk about Star Wars.Enjoy... more
On episode 34 of Portroidcast, I'm joined by Nicole Drespel. We discuss improv, sketch comedy, fandom, book club drama, writing for television, and so much more!Nicole is a delight. Listen now!A portroid of Nicole from 2012, when we were at UCB together
On this episode, I sit down with actor, sartorialist, humorist, and all-around fantastic person, George Hahn. We discuss his love for New York, his social media world, clothing advice, inspirations, and so much more. Listen now!
On this episode of Portroidcast, I present three flashback roundtable interviews I participated in back in July 2011 at San Diego Comic Con with the original cast of "Batman": Adam West, Julie Newmar, and Burt Ward!I never published these and only just found them on an old recorder I used to use. There is a bit of bac... more
On episode 31 of Portroidcast, I interview Ali Vingiano. Ali is an executive story editor/writer on AppleTV's "The Morning Show" and is starring in a new film called "The End of Us".We discuss those projects as well as her time at UCB, her work at BuzzFeed and The Opposition, and her drive to create.I've known Ali si... more
On episode 30 of Portroidcast, I interview artist Benny Cruz (aka Your Local Benny).We talk about his love and inspiration of/from New York City, collaborations, aspirations, hip hop, and finding purpose in art.An attempted Polaroid of a computer screen, and the Benny art I own.The piece that first captured my att... more
On this episode of Portroidcast, I have a conversation with podcast pioneer Ralph Apel. We discuss his 15.5 years in podcasting, how that has lead to long-term friendships, Green Lantern, composers, and his latest venture "Live Action Star Wars". Give it a listen and subscribe to Ralph's podcasts. He's a great guy!
On episode 28 of Portroidcast, I interview Jon Hess. We discuss working in entertainment, bravery, IATSE, and how great he thinks the portroid project is ;) Enjoy!
On episode 27 of the podcast, 9 years after episode 26, I sit down with Patrick Cotnoir and discuss his love of bits, his history as a talent booker, and our mutual love of Star Wars and Muppets.Enjoy!
On episode 25 of the podcast, I sit down with director Vikram Gandhi and talk about his documentary film "Kumare".The film is an enlightening look into gurus and seekers from the perspective of a self-manufactured fraudulent spiritual instructor.Vikram Gandhi at the Starz Denver Film Festival
On the 24th episode of Portroidcast, I sit down with director Hanna Sawka and discuss her documentary film "Beyond Iconic" about the life and work of photographer Dennis Stock. Enjoy!Hanna Sawka at the Starz Denver Film Festival
On this edition of the podcast, I present the roundtable interview of the cast and creative team of Adult Swim's "Eagleheart". The interview features Chris Elliott, Brett Gelman, Jason Woliner, Maria Thayer, Michael Gladis, Michael Koman, and Andrew Weinberg. It was recorded back in July 2011 at San Diego Comic-Con Int... more
On this edition of the podcast I interview actor James Cromwell at the Starz Denver Film Festival.We talk about his history of incredible roles, fighting injustice and cruelty, his new films (A Year In Mooring, and The Artist), and much more. Enjoy!James Cromwell before our interview (picture slightly faded due to ... more
On episode 21 of the podcast, I interview director Anna Mastro.We sat down during the Starz Denver Film Festival and discussed her career and new short film "Bench Seat". Enjoy!Anna Mastro in the Filmmaker Lounge at the Starz Denver Film Festival
On episode 20 of Portroidcast, I present Part 2 of the roundtable interviews conducted with the cast and creative team of FX's Wilfred at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Featured on this edition are interviews with Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. We talk about Wilfred, Lord of the Rings, Impossible Project's Polaroid film, Beas... more
On episode 19 of Portroidcast, I present Part 1 of the roundtable interviews conducted with the cast and creative team of FX's Wilfred at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are interviews with Fiona Gubelmann, Dorian Brown, and Randall Einhorn. Enjoy!!Wilfred cast and creative team at Comic-Con (L to R: David Zucke... more
On episode 18 of Portroidcast, I present the interviews I conducted with the cast and creative team of Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV:: at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are interviews with Martin Starr, Brandon Johnson, June Diane Raphael, Paul Scheer, Jon Stern, and Curtis Gwinn. We talk about NTSF:SD:SUV::, how everyo... more
On episode 17 of Portroidcast, I present, in full, the roundtable interviews held in the press room for FX's IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. There were five or so press outlets at my same table and we interviewed Rob McElhenney (though I missed most of this interview), Charlie Day, Danny ... more
On episode 16 of Portroidcast, I present, in full, the roundtable interviews held in the press room for Adult Swim's CHILDRENS HOSPITAL at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. There were six or seven press outlets at my same table and we interviewed Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, and Malin Akerman, and then Megan Mullally and Ken Marino... more
On episode 15 of the podcast, I interview comedian Kevin Allison.We talk about The State, finding his voice, and his passion for storytelling. Enjoy!Kevin Allison at The Purple Onion in San Francisco after our interview(photo taken with the new Impossible Project PZ600 Silver Shade UV+ film)
On episode 14 of the Portroidcast, I interview comedian Kumail Nanjiani.We talk about Pakistan, college, comedy, television, comic book stores, and more. Enjoy!
On this, the 13th episode of Portroidcast, I interview SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton.We talk about how the festival was created, how it has evolved, and other related topics. Enjoy! (especially those mysterious "other related topics")