Reactions & Hot Takes

Set horror stories, bad career advice, rookie mistakes and pep talks with the show's regulars. 14 episodes.

Hot Takes on Curry Barker, AI, and Unions with Michael Ritter

Opinions on Curry Barker, AI and the unions.

01:02:53Jul 23, 2026

Reacting to Filmmaker Pet Peeves w/ Michael Ritter

Talent rep tantrums, the overused "elevated" genre label, and a famous commercial.

00:38:03Feb 18, 2026

2026 New Year's Resolutions for Filmmakers with Becca Mann

Filmmaking resolutions for 2026.

00:55:52Dec 31, 2025

Hope After Projects Fall Apart!

Staying hopeful when projects collapse.

00:33:26Oct 16, 2025

Craziest Diva on Set Stories w/ Becca Mann

Wild on-set stories about difficult talent.

00:58:06Sep 18, 2025

Reacting to Production Horror Stories w/ Kristen Brancaccio

Anonymous on-set horror stories.

00:34:13Apr 24, 2025

New Year's Resolutions for Filmmakers w/ Becca Mann

Making resolutions actionable, and whether to share them.

00:46:13Jan 2, 2025

(Avoiding) Biggest Career Regrets w/ Michael Ritter

Reacting to listener career regrets and how to avoid them.

01:02:29Nov 15, 2024

Hope in Tough Industry Times

People who made their own opportunities during slow stretches.

00:24:20Aug 29, 2024

Funniest Rookie Film Set Mistakes w/ Michael Ritter

True stories of newbie blunders on set.

00:56:40Aug 14, 2024

Reacting to Bad Film Career Advice w/ Becca Mann

Picking apart bad career advice sent in by industry pros.

00:41:59Jul 18, 2024

Reading Your Hollywood Assistant Horror Stories w/ Michael Ritter

Reading and ranking anonymous assistant horror stories.

00:48:38Apr 24, 2024

Motivation Mix for Filmmakers 2024

Listen to get inspired

Motivational clips from past guests.

01:00:13Jan 4, 2024

How to "Fake It Til You Make It"

Oprah, Parks & Rec, National Commercial

Anonymous listener stories of faking it to land the job.

00:21:24Sep 28, 2023