Respect The Process

Comedy Director Michael Martin on Ego, Craft and Landing the Next Big Commercial.

Michael Martin and I discuss how commercial directors can stand out by developing a distinct point of view, taking creative risks, and making work that reflects their voi

Puppet Master Jamie Shannon on the Magic of Simple Puppets for Brands Work.

Legendary puppeter Jamie Shannon's approach to puppetry shows that the most memorable characters come from simplicity, intention, and a process that leaves room for both

Nott Bros. Return to Talk Repeat Clients, Better Commercials and Career Momentum.

Loved hanging out with Nathan Miller and Mark Danciger of the Nott Brothers - talking about what it really takes to make it as a director. We get into how they approach t

How PJ Koll's Timmy IO Turns Production Chaos into Real-Time Profit Data.

EP PJ Koll has spent years in production and founded Where the Buffalo Roam before building Timmy.io, a platform shaped by his experience with the chaos of managing creat

Wild Gravity's Jon Sneider on Hacking Advertising.

Jon Sneider, Founder of Wild Gravity, teaches us how his small, experienced teams can create better work faster than big, layered agencies. Jon shares lessons from advert

Beauty Commercial Director Jasmin Kuhn: Finding Your Voice.

In this conversation with beauty director Jasmin Kuhn, we dig into the path that helped shape her voice as a filmmaker—from her early exposure to visual storytelling to t

Pat Finn Would've Loved These Lovebirds with Tom Kenny & Jill Talley.

Just 15 minutes of me rambling about my caldron of feelings over fun, new work. Enjoy. My Filmmaker Retreat has 7 spots left so save your spot now! NEW COURSE - VIRTUAL

Shiouwen Hong & Nathan Freise Are Married Filmmakers Thriving Apart.

Explore the dynamic world of Shiouwen Hong and Nathan Freise, married filmmakers thriving on separate creative paths. Shiouwen focuses on impactful documentary projects,

Ikigai Plus and Your Filmmaker Voice = Reel plus Reputation.

After the last episode's babble, I dig into what it really means to "find your voice" as a filmmaker—especially in the commercial world. It isn't just a visual style, but

From 30-Foot Colons to CGI Critters: Staying Tool Agnostic as a Commercial Director.

Just me talking about staying tool agnostic as a commercial director—moving between live-action, CG, and AI without losing my point of view. I share recent job stories, h

Jonathan Del Gatto: Brand Films, Direct-to-Consumer & Creative Coaching.

Jonathan Del Gatto is a visionary filmmaker and creative coach, known for his transformative work in brand films and direct-to-consumer content. In this episode, Jonathan

Jonathan Del Gatto Nails Direct-to-Consumer and Creative Coaching

Jonathan Del Gatto is a visionary filmmaker and creative coach, known for his transformative work in brand films and direct-to-consumer content. In this episode, Jonathan

Happy Accidents and Hard Cuts: Inside Commercial Editor Gary Knight's Edit Suite.

Gary Knight is a legendary commercial editor and partner at Cut+Run whose work spans iconic spots for brands like Adidas, American Express, and Chase. In this episode, Ga

Our Editor's Picks: Jake Brady's Top 10 Filmmaker Conversations.

Happy birthday to Jake Brady, our show's editor. I asked him to choose his Top 10 recent episodes and here it is, in no particular order: director Courtney Marsh, directo

Scotty Bergstein Shares The Value of Embracing Change and Letting Go of Ego in Advertising

Creative Director/Director Scotty Bergstein has been revolutionizing the commercial production process by embracing integrated teams, trust-based collaboration, and cutti

Exploring Art and AI in Modern Media with Adam Witten.

Filmmaker Adam Witten, a seasoned expert in the filmmaking industry and partner in Smokin' Oakham, chats with me about the transformative impact of AI on creative process

The Joys Being An In-House Filmmaker with Chris Francis.

Chris Francis's journey in filmmaking and advertising is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From his early days as a spelling bee champion and skateboa

Creativity and Career Growth with Director Courtney Marsh.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Courtney Marsh shares her inspiring journey behind the camera directing acclaimed commercials and short films. Courtney emphasized the importanc

Music for the Heart of the Story: Randy Shattuck of Supernatural Sounds.

Composer, filmmaker, and Supernatural Sounds founder Randy Shattuck joins us to talk about crafting "music for the heart of the story" and why he wants access as early as

Unpacking A Gray Wolf and Brown Bear Friendship: Inside Filmmaker Josh Baker's Wolf Bear Agency.

Filmmaker Josh Baker's journey from a staff filmmaker to the founder of The Wolf Bear Agency is nothing short of inspiring. We first crossed paths at my Commercial Direct