Movies Made Me - Episode 129 - Casey Merkling

Join me as I celebrate 5 years of Movies Made Me with my guests Jake Lloyd (Dragon Wagon Radio), Alexandra Hoey (Me, You, & 30 Other Men), and Rebecca Evans (The Art)! We'll look back at what's made these 5 years great, while we look forward to the future with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT. Thank you for being part of making Movies Made Me such an amazing experience for the past 5 years! Have something to say about the announcement in this episode?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 132: My Core Four website My Core Four on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram DragonWagon Radio website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Elaborate website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Art on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram It's On My List website, Twitter and Instagram Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com

David Pasquesi, actor best known for his roles as Blaise St. John on Lodge 49 (now available on Hulu) and Andrew Meyer on HBO's Veep, sat down with me to talk about the movies that made him who he is today.  Join us, as we discuss witty banter, Buster Keaton tangents, honorable mentions, and eggplant forces. Have something to say about David's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 131: Lodge 49 on Hulu and Amazon Prime Improv at the Speed of Life by David Pasquesi and TJ Jagadowski Graveyard on YouTube Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: March 16: Episode 132 featuring another great guest. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Cody The Creative, artist of landscapes, pennies, shoes and clothing, sat down with me to talk about the movies that made him the creative he is today.  Join us, as we discuss ego-sized boxes, Shotgun Joe, going off the deep end, and dialogue even an idiot can love. Have something to say about Cody's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 130 Cody The Creative website Cody The Creative on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram create! Magazine online - You can also buy the magazine at these locations:           Skylight Books -  Los Angeles           McNally Jackson Books - NYC           Charlotte Street News - London New Beverly Cinema - Los Angeles, CA Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: March 2: Episode 131 featuring actor David Pasquesi of Veep (HBO) and Lodge 49 (now available on Hulu). Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Casey Merkling, Founding Teacher of Yoga Squared in Tustin, CA sat down with me to chat about the movies that made her the unique woman she is today. Join us, as we discuss shouting from the rooftops, leaning into the red, allowing the sky to clear, and the Rolodex of Seinfeld. Have something to say about Casey's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 129: Casey Merkling on Instagram Yoga Squared website Yoga Squared on Twitter and Instagram I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb on Amazon Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: February 17: Episode 130 featuring artist Cody the Creative. March 2: Episode 131 featuring actor David Pasquesi of Veep (HBO) and Lodge 49 (now available on Hulu). Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Sam Sawyer, artist and creator of the upcoming animated show S.A.L.E.M., joined me to talk about the movies that made her the creative woman she is today. Join us, as we discuss religious treasures, creepy bunnies doing awful stuff, making it beautiful, and Pong life. Have something to say about Sam's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 128: S.A.L.E.M. on Kickstarter S.A.L.E.M. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Sam Sawyer on Twitter and Instagram Rob Paulsen's Voice Lessons on Amazon Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: February 3: Episode 129 featuring Casey Merkling, Founding Teacher of Yoga Squared. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Hannah Foster-Ojeda, high school student and my co-worker for the Halloween season, sat down with me so we could get to know each other a little better through the movies that made her the bright young woman she is already at this early stage of her life. Join us, as we discuss the Tim Allen horror show, clowns and friendship, ruining popular things, and beautiful trauma. Have something to say about Hannah's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: January 20: Episode 128 featuring another great guest! Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

It's the holiday season and I thought it would be fun to hear about the movies that put us in the spirit!  I invited listeners to call in and tell me about a movie that means the holidays to them, whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, or any other winter-time holiday.  I've assembled all the responses into a short, fun episode that's perfect to listen to between your holiday celebrations. You'll hear from: Diana Rojek-Skonnord of Happily Ever Aftermath Ginger Wireman 'Becca'lise Deveaux of This Cinematic Life Hannah Foster-Ojeda (my guest on upcoming episode 127) Andrew Linde of It's On My List and Dunston Checks Min Craig Duffy of This Cinematic Life Natalie Alexandra Rebecca Evans of The Art Joe Myers of It's On My List and The Podcast Macabre Stephen & Jessica Parker of The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of Michelle Nava Chris Duck of The Podcast Macabre Have something to say about the holiday movie choices in this episode?  Share your thoughts, or ask me a question.  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: January 6: Episode 127 featuring Hannah Foster-Ojeda. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.  

Craig Duffy, Assistant Store Manager with See's Candies and film blogger recently sat down with me to chat about the movies that made him who he is today. Join us, as we discuss wobbly moments, how to love a director when you can't see his movies, the bipolar express, and good deals in sad times. Have something to say about Craigs's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 125: Craig Duffy on Twitter and Instagram. This Cinematic Life Craig's books: Regimen: Five Years of Cinematic Life and Crate Digging: B-Sides, Rarities & Outtakes from This Cinematic Life. The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA Pure Cinema podcast The Bipolar Express music playlists on YouTube Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: December 23: Episode 126. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

'Becca'lise Deveaux, toddler teacher, mom, and film blogger, sat down with me on a rainy evening to chat about the movies that made her who she is today. Join us, as we discuss huge appetites, popcorn for breakfast, rooting for the jazz combo, and grinding mummies. Have something to say about 'Becca'lise's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 124: 'Becca'lise Deveaux on Instagram This Cinematic Life Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: December 9: Episode 125, featuring another great guest. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Laser Malena-Webber, half of The Doubleclicks nerd-folk band and author of Crowdfunding for Musicians, recently sat down with me to talk about the movies that made them who they are. Join us, as we discuss musical misandry, falling in love the third time, practical chainmail, and really specific weird stuff. Have something to say about Laser's influential movies?  Want to share a comment or ask me a question?  It's easy to reach me!  Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at [email protected]. Be sure you follow the show on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for all the latest Movies Made Me information and unique content. Whether you subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, or Spotify, your ratings and reviews matter!  Provide a rating and your comments about the show on any of those services and I'll be sure to give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode!   Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 123: Laser Malena-Webber on Twitter and Instagram The Doubleclicks website The Doubleclicks on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The Doubleclicks on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play LaserCampaigns.com Crowdfunding for Musicians on Amazon Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes: November 25: Episode 124 featuring Hannah Foster-Ojeda. Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.