Fish's Call Sheet

Valerie Weiss: Director, Producer, Writer - The Scientist Directing Hollywood’s Biggest Stories

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with director, writer, producer, and scientist Dr. Valerie Weiss for a fascinating conversation about creativity,

Erica Montolfo-Bura: Writer, Producer - Inside the Writers’ Room, Cancel Culture, and the Mayor of Lanford. Jokes, Stars, and the Story Behind the Story

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer and producer Erica Montolfo-Bura for a smart, honest, and revealing conversation about what it really

John Boyd: Camera - Pedestals, Pressure, and the Art of the Perfect Camera Shot

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with camera operator John Boyd for a fascinating, funny, and deeply appreciative look at the craft behind the came

Zabrina Matiru: Makeup - The Artist Behind the Face. Makeup, Identity, and the Power of Feeling Seen

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with makeup artist and designer Zabrina Matiru for a beautiful, revealing, and deeply human conversation about the

Caleb Spillyards: Stunts How Hollywood Fights Are Really Made. The Body, the Camera, and the Story Behind the Battles

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with stunt performer and fight coordinator Caleb Spillyards for a raw, energetic, and revealing conversation about

Lynda Tarryk: Director - Learning Every Seat Before Taking the Chair — The Hidden Path to Primetime Director

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with director Lynda Tarryk for an inspiring, practical, and deeply insightful conversation about what it really ta

Paige Blankenship: Producer - Building a Creative Life from the Ground Up - How to Turn Chaos Into Success

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with producer Paige Blankenship for an inspiring and practical conversation about what it really takes to build a

Tema Staig: Women In Media - Rebuilding Hollywood from the Call Sheet Up

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with production designer, producer, advocate, and Women In Media founder Tema Staig for a powerful conversation ab

Blake Pickens: Writer, Director, Producer - Creating Productions, Comedy, Cartoons & Telling the Truth from Where You Come From

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, director, producer, and stand-up comedian Blake Pickens for a thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal

Eden Dranger: Writer - On Writing, Being Horny for Acting & Becoming a Not So Starving Artist

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer and comedian Eden Dranger for a sharp, funny, and deeply useful conversation about the real craft of w

Ron Moseley: AD, Director - The Call Sheet, the Crew, and the Heartbeat of a Set

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with longtime friend, director, and assistant director Ron Moseley for an honest, hilarious, and deeply insightful

Simone Finch: Writer, Creator - Writing Truth, Sobriety, and the Power of Single Drunk Female

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, creator, and showrunner Simone Finch, the creative force behind the acclaimed series Single Drunk Fem

Tom Werner: Executive Producer - The Sitcom Empire, the Sports Dynasty, and a Conversation 40 years in the Making

In this extraordinary episode of Fish's Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with legendary television producer Tom Werner, co-founder of Carsey-Werner and on of th

Back on the Call Sheet - Michael Fishman: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer & Michael Johnson: Writer, Producer

For the relaunch of Fish's Call Sheet, the tables turn. In this powerful episode, Michel Fishman steps out of the host chair and into the hot seat as his business p

Danny Zuker: Executive Producer - Creating Timeless Comedy For All Audiences

Five time Emmy winner Danny Zuker is one of the leading executive producers in the entertainment industry. Notably a leading creative force on Modern Family, Zuker has ha

Jada Ford: Story Producer - Shaping Reality Television

Story Producer and Black Vintage Media founder Jada Ford is an inspirational force in the entertainment industry. Jada began her career as an intern at Maryland Public Te

Randy Miller: Composer - The Music That Shapes the Screen

World renowned composer has created timeless music to enhance countless film, television, and video game productions. Music sets the tone for successful entertainment, mo

Ken Levine: Writer, Director, Producer - A Lifetime of Iconic Writing. How to Shape Great Characters

Ken Levine has been entertaining audiences around the world for decades. He has written on some of the most memorable characters on iconic television shows in history. As

John Simmons: Director of Photography - Shaping Frames That Define History

Entertainment industry trailblazing cinematographer, world renowned photographer, and accomplished artist John Simmons specializes in capturing iconic moments. His illust

Katrina Elder: Production Coordinator - Building Iconic Films From the Concept Up

From the beginning phases of pre-production as a script starts to take shape through organizing the fundamental portions of filming, the Production Coordinator oversees a