Operating Mini Paints

Join Aaron and Danny for the final Recap episode of Season 2. We discuss our favorite things about "Weaving Intention Masterfully" with Tema Staig and the essential role of the art department. Three PAs (Clio Byrne-Gudding, Nalani Rodgers and Ethan Ravens) and Organizers join us for "United For Dignity" to talk about the vital role of a Production Assistant and how they started the first PA union. We recap Aaron's interview with sports producer and first time director Jon Hill in "Good Grief, Sports and Peace". Then we discuss our conversation with representatives from StayinLA (Cale Thomas and Noelle Stehman) on our final episode "No Place Like Home".

Noelle Stehman (Show Runner) and Cale Thomas (Makeup Artist) join us in our final episode this season to talk about StayInLA and their petition to reform permits among other ways to keep film and TV production in Los Angeles. StayInLA.org  |  @StayInLA2025   In this Season 2 finale, Danny and Aaron are excited to talk with representatives of the StayInLA movement born of the devastating fires that began 2025. Noelle and Cale give practical examples of how to inspire change in our cities and what regular members of the community can do to be a part of that change. Join us for a wonky and inspiring conversation about why productions are leaving, how city leadership can make it easier to shoot here and what the future could look like if we pull back the curtain and demand the changes necessary to revive the once dynamic and world-renowned film industry in Los Angeles.  

Join Danny and Aaron for a special Retro Recap episode highlighting 8 episodes from Season 1. We talk about the fun we had chatting with guests from the episodes: "Have Full Glass" featuring Adam Khan - Khan Optic "Hosting, Write Away" featuring Tim Wirzburger - Dropping The Gloves podcast "A Technical Estate Of Mind" featuring Ben Steeples - Berkshire Hathaway "Skating By Design" featuring Connor O'Brien - 1A Tools "Keeping Good Times" featuring Erica Chan - FreeMe App "Serving Cups For Community" featuring Kako Oyarzun - Cuban Cafecito "Growing Through Art" featuring Allison Scaglioti - SilentGEntertainment.com "Paper Zines And Memories" featuring Lisa Guerriero - LisaGuerrieroPhotography.com   Join us for this special Retro Recap Episode and find the great stories you may have missed!  

This week Aaron talks sports with Jon Hill and the process of grieving a loss as inspired by his directorial debut "Above The Clouds"   JonHillDirects.com @JHill_aka_da_streaming_king

Production Assistant organizers Clio Byrne-Gudding, Nalani Rodgers and Ethan Ravens join us to talk about starting a union and the essential work that PA's do on sets of award winning shows like HBO's The Pitt.

This week Tema Staig joins us to share her experience as a Production Designer, Executive Producer and founder of Women In Media   @WomenNMediaInc  |  www.womenNmedia.com

Join us this week for a RECAP of episodes 25 through 29 as we reach the midpoint of our season

Cinematographer Jacki Moonves joins us to discuss her path as an artist working through the camera department @Jackimoovies  |  www.Jackimoo.com

All the way from New Mexico, we enjoy chatting with Aaron Marquette about film, operating and the artistry of airbrushing miniatures

Director and large format still photographer Marcus Ubungen shares with us his experience of the tragic Eaton fire in Altadena, California.   Check out his photos on instagram @yourpalmarcus and his short doc "Halloween Meets Gasoline" on Vimeo