The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

James Mielke (Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record)

We interview author James Mielke about his new biography Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record available now from Viz Media. Uematsu-san is perhaps best known as the sole composer

Audra Wolfmann (Tight & Nerdy)

We interview burlesque performer and writer Audra Wolfmann about her participation in the Weird Al themed burlesque troupe Tight & Nerdy, the subject of the feature film

David F. Walker (Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies)

We interview author David F. Walker (The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History, The Second Chance of Darius Logan) about his new book Black Film: A History of Blac

Stephanie Romanov (Angel, Spy Hard, The Final Cut, Thirteen Days)

We interview actress Stephanie Romanov (Angel, Spy Hard, The Final Cut, Thirteen Days) about her career in film and TV. Among other things, we discuss what it’s like in

Billy West (Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind the Mic, Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Space Jam)

We interview actor Billy West (Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Space Jam) about his new memoir Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind the Mic from Abrams Books. We also

Steve Young (Bathtubs Over Broadway, Late Show with David Letterman)

We interview writer Steve Young (Bathtubs Over Broadway, Late Show with David Letterman) about his comedy writing career, how his interest in industrial musicals led to t

Max Evry (Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

We interview author and journalist Max Evry (A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune) about his latest book Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra

Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane (Tight & Nerdy)

We interview directors Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane about their new documentary feature Tight & Nerdy. It’s a great look at a burlesque troupe that performs to the musi

Marcus James Heslop (Frantastic!)

We interview Marcus James Heslop, author of Frantastic! The Amazing Story of Fran Fullenwider, the Plus-Sized Pioneer (Chinbeard Books). Among other things, we discuss

jD Shapiro (Robin Hood: Men in Tights)

We interview jD Shapiro, whose screenwriting credits include the comedy Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He’s the head writer on Tras Los Pasos De La Rubia Platino. Among with

Bruce Kilkowski Jr. (Monsters Unborn)

We interview author Bruce Kilkowski Jr. on his debut book from Harker Press, Monsters Unborn: The Lost Universal Monster Remakes. Among other things, we discuss why Univ

David Gantz + Lahna Turner (Come What May)

We interview directors David Gantz and Lahna Turner about their new feature documentary Come What May, a look at the life of the late stand-up comedian Ralphie May. Amo

Jacqueline Vong (Playology Intl)

We interview Jacqueline Vong (co-founder of Playology International) about her work on the 40th anniversary of the beloved 1980s Canadian animated series The Raccoons. Th

Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter)

We interview composer Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter) about his career as a composer in the entertainment industry including his most recent work on his latest feat

Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons)

We interview writer Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons) on his new Audible Original Space: 1972 starring Natasha Lyonne (Scary Movie 2, Slums of Beverly Hills) , a se

Courtney Hoskins (Alienation)

We interview writer and director Courtney Hoskins about her upcoming feature film debut Alienation. Among other things, we discuss how her work as a front-end developer

Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast)

We interview writer and pop culture podcaster Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast) about his writing and podcasting career.

Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor's Life)

We interview author Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes) about his latest celebrity biogr

Steve Starkey (On the Set of Forrest Gump)

We interview author Steve Starkey (Breaking and Entering: The Education of a Film Producer) about his latest nonfiction book On the Set of Forrest Gump. Packed with phot

Brian Raftery (Hannibal Lecter: A Life)

We interview author Brian Raftery (Hannibal Lecter: A Life, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up The Big Screen) about his latest nonfiction book Hannibal Lecter: A