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Aaron Strand and Sammie Purcell

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Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/08/2025

47. Last Episode, Marvel Leaves GA, Austin Butler is Uninteresting, Spec Script Boom

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show. On this episode we discuss: Our favorite stories from the last year Marvel Leaves Georgia (WSJ) Austin Butler is Healing (THR) Spec Script Boom (No Film School) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack @slammie8 You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 23m
20/08/2025

46. The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma, WBD's Movie Quotas, Duffers Do Paramount, WGA Prepares for 2026

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show. On this episode we discuss: The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma (404 Media) WBD's Movie Quotas (Deadline) Duffers leave Netflix for Paramount (The Wrap) WGA Prepares for 2026 Bargaining (Variety) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
13/08/2025

45. Disney and AI, Paramount's New Leadership, Comedy Comeback?, Dude Perfect Movie

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the last few weeks of the show. On this episode we discuss: Disney and AI (WSJ) Paramount's New Leadership (Variety) Seth MacFarlane on the Comedy Comeback (The Town) Dude Perfect Movie (Bloomberg) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 14m
08/08/2025

44. Trump's AI Action Plan + Showrunner AI

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect. On this episode we discuss: Trump's AI Action Plan (White House) Showrunner AI (Variety) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
06/08/2025

43. KPop Demon Hunters

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect. On this episode we discuss: Netflix hit animation film 'KPop Demon Hunters' (Business Insider) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
01/08/2025

42. A24 Saves a Theatre, Metrograph Pictures on Pause?

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect. On this episode we discuss: The Cherry Lane Theatre reopens thanks to A24 (NYTimes) Metrograph Pictures Stops Releases (Indiewire) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
30/07/2025

41. Venice Film Festival 2025

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect. On this episode we discuss: The Venice Film Festival 2025 You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
25/07/2025

40. Netflix Earnings Report

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect. On this episode we discuss: Netflix Q2 Earnings (Indiewire) You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Aaron Strand and Sammie Purcell
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

47
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Stranded Entertainment
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