Story and Craft with Marc Preston

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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.

  1. Sofia Rosinsky | Living Truthfully

    1D AGO

    Sofia Rosinsky | Living Truthfully

    Marc Preston sits down with actor Sofia Rosinsky from Hulu's "Death and Other Details" and Peacock's "The Miniature Wife" to discuss her career and personal stories. Sofia shares the fascinating story of her unconventional path into the industry, revealing that an innocent trip to an acting camp unexpectedly put her in front of casting directors. Growing up in a deeply creative household, she was surrounded by cinema thanks to her independent filmmaker mother and musician father. She also opens up about her rigorous acting foundation, noting that she was raised on the Meisner technique directly passed down from her mother, who studied under the legendary Sanford Meisner. Beyond her recent high-profile roles, Sofia discusses her passion for dark comedies and producing independent films with her sister Alexis. She details the physical transformation required to play Mac on Prime Video's "Paper Girls" and the nerve-wracking yet magical experience of working with childhood idol Mandy Patinkin. The conversation also touches on her ongoing education at Berklee College of Music and plans for the future. 00:04:38 | Balancing an acting career with an online education at Berklee College of Music 00:07:17 | Growing up with a studio musician father who played on legendary film scores 00:14:30 | How a terrifying performance by Alec Guinness sparked her initial acting inspiration 00:16:18 | The innocent summer camp that accidentally launched her straight to casting directors 00:20:11 | The physical hair transformation for her role in Prime Video's "Paper Girls" 00:21:54 | The surreal experience of sharing the screen with the legendary Mandy Patinkin 00:24:49 | Learning the Meisner technique from her mother, who studied directly under Sanford Meisner 00:27:22 | Booking "The Miniature Wife" and working alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks 00:32:17 | Expanding her horizons by producing and writing an anthology feature with her sister 00:35:05 | The Seven Questions

    51 min
  2. David Berry | Stories from Starz's "Outlander" | Presto & Bezza

    MAY 15

    David Berry | Stories from Starz's "Outlander" | Presto & Bezza

    Marc Preston sits down with Actor David Berry from "Starz"'s "Outlander" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. David shares the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a character he has inhabited for eight years as the series concludes. He breaks down the unique logistical gymnastics required to commute from his home in Sydney to the moody highlands of Scotland, including the nature of 25-hour flights. The conversation touches on the "larrikin" spirit of Australian culture and why Aussies feel a natural compulsion to shorten every name and word they encounter. We also get a glimpse into David’s life off-camera, from his former studies in politics to his very specific post-scene ritual involving a perfect burger. Whether discussing the "reverse colonialism" of an Australian actor playing a British officer or the challenge of finding healthy food in the land of fried Mars bars, David brings a thoughtful and witty perspective to the actor's life. He reflects on the importance of spontaneity and the advice he would give his younger, more anxious self about simply learning to relax. 00:01:02 | The origin of Marc’s new Aussie nickname 00:03:16 | Exploring the cultural habit of Australian "shortenings" 00:04:28 | Defining the "larrikin" attitude toward authority 00:06:12 | The challenges of transitioning out of a long-running series 00:09:48 | The logistical hurdle of auditioning for global shows from Australia 00:11:32 | Navigating the 25-hour commute between Sydney and Scotland 00:12:13 | How the Scottish landscape becomes its own character on screen 00:14:10 | Comparing the healthy Sydney lifestyle to Scottish comfort food 00:15:00 | The reward of a perfect burger after a difficult scene 00:18:00 | The Seven Questions

    26 min
  3. Danay Garcia | From "Fear the Walking Dead" to NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." | Food for the Soul

    MAY 8

    Danay Garcia | From "Fear the Walking Dead" to NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." | Food for the Soul

    Marc Preston sits down with Actor Danay Garcia from AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead" and NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." to discuss her new project, career, and personal stories. We talk about her journey arriving in Los Angeles from Havana, Cuba, and the reality of navigating the industry while tackling a profound language barrier. Danay shares memories from her early days, including the thrill of getting her first major break shooting Super Bowl commercials alongside Snoop Dogg and Guy Ritchie. She also opens up about surviving the apocalypse for seven seasons on AMC's hit series, and the incredible, set-blessing presence of Edward James Olmos on her newest project. Plus, Danay gives us a glimpse into her passion for food and community, sharing how cooking traditional Cuban dishes live on Instagram kept her connected to her fans during the pandemic. We also explore the intense, one-hour-and-45-minute in-person audition that landed her the role in NBC / Peacock's crime thriller, "M.I.A.", and why she always says "yes" to stepping into the unknown. [00:01:43] - Settling into Texas [00:09:25] - Why an apocalypse led by a female character made the prequel to The Walking Dead so enticing  [00:11:01] - Having lunch at the exact spot where they filmed the "Titanic" infinity pool  [00:13:08] - Arriving in Los Angeles from Havana and realizing the true challenge of the language barrier  [00:18:04] - Breaking into the American industry shooting Super Bowl commercials with Guy Ritchie and Snoop Dogg  [00:20:19] - Growing up in Cuba with a father who poured drinks at Ernest Hemingway's favorite bars  [00:27:00] - Nurturing connection by teaching her fans how to cook traditional Cuban food live during the pandemic  [00:43:07] - Enduring a grueling one-hour-and-45-minute in-person audition to land her role in "M.I.A."  [00:46:50] - Working alongside the iconic Edward James Olmos and feeling his presence bless the set  [00:49:00] - The Seven Questions

    1h 5m
  4. Thom Harp | From "The Donor Party" to "Home Delivery" | Embracing the Ridiculous

    MAY 4

    Thom Harp | From "The Donor Party" to "Home Delivery" | Embracing the Ridiculous

    Marc Preston sits down with Writer and Director Thom Harp from "The Donor Party" and "Home Delivery" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. Thom brings a fantastic energy to the conversation, sharing how his background as a cinematographer in Seattle eventually shaped his approach to humane comedy. We talk about the importance of giving actors the space to just play and trust their instincts on set. It’s always fun getting to hear about the process behind creating those incredibly messy, yet hilariously relatable human moments that define his style. We also get into some great stories about his unique writing methods and the undeniable influence of an "explosive diaper" moment changed the trajectory of his creative choices. Thom reminds us that life is pretty ridiculous, and sometimes the best way to deal with the madness is just to point a camera at it and embrace the laughs. [00:02:19] - Guitars, The Cars, and safely navigating a midlife crisis. [00:09:31] - How Monty Python's Flying Circus completely rewired his creative brain. [00:21:28] - Cultivating a safe, playful environment on set for actors. [00:23:48] - The strategic genius of casting dramatic actors in comedic roles. [00:30:10] - Thom’s unique "magnet" method for developing script ideas. [00:34:35] - Why the best comedy requires putting your hero in the absolute worst situation. [00:38:57] - Casting Joe Pantoliano against type to find the moral heart of the film. [00:46:24] - The "explosive diaper" moment that forever changed his view on comedy. [00:55:33] - The Seven Questions.

    1h 4m
  5. Meaghan Rath | Un voyage de La Métropole à l'Audace

    APR 27

    Meaghan Rath | Un voyage de La Métropole à l'Audace

    On this episode of Story & Craft, Marc sits down with actor Meaghan Rath.  We take a moment to discuss the Zen of all things Hawaii, as Meaghan looks back on living on Oahu for “Hawaii Five-0,” sharing favorite beaches, island food takes, and the unique experience of filming with locations shut down just for the crew. She also talks about landing AMC’s “The Audacity,” playing Anushka Bhattachera-Phister, a chief ethicist in a corrupt tech world, and what the show taught her about privacy and data. Along the way, they cover her Montreal upbringing, mixed Jewish/Indian-Catholic heritage, early discovery as a teen actor, creative interests, a haunted childhood home, and her go-to comforts like ramen, the ocean, and a great TV binge. 03:36 Hawaii Five-0 Memories 05:55 Beaches and Island Food 09:30 How She Got Cast 11:56 Canada Roots and Family 16:25 Finding Acting Early 19:59 Meeting Her Husband 23:43 The New Series “Audacity” 28:50 Tech Culture and Social Media 34:14 Privacy Wake Up Call 35:29 Haunted House Memories 37:48 Drama Comedy Balance 39:14 Dense Scripts And Accent 42:50 The Seven Questions

    1h 5m
  6. Johnny Ray Gill | Tale of a Prospective Gent

    APR 24

    Johnny Ray Gill | Tale of a Prospective Gent

    On this episode of “Story and Craft”, Marc sits down with actor and writer Johnny Ray Gill (“Cross” Season 2 on Prime Video) for a wide-ranging conversation about Gill’s Portland roots in an all-Black Northeast community, his working-class family, and early artistic start in spoken-word poetry inspired by the film “Slam.” Gill shares how a rites-of-passage program shaped his cultural awareness, how an internship with writer Mike Rich opened doors, and how his path led from USC film school to Temple and then UC San Diego’s theater program. He recounts booking “Harry’s Law,” reflects on hip hop’s shift as commerce overtakes art, and explains why he feels artists owe audiences truth. Gill discusses his climate-focused script “Laying Pipe,” his love of animals and nature, learning Spanish, and the serendipitous way he was offered his role in “Cross.” 02:24 From Portland to LA 03:23 Working Class Roots 04:48 Choosing the Arts 08:09 Spoken Word Origin Story 11:28 College Path and Drama School 15:10 Hip Hop and Early Influences 17:10 Art Versus Commerce 20:25 Screenwriting and Truth 22:03 Pitching Laying Pipe 29:45 How Cross Came Together 34:31 Persistence and Knowing Your Vocation 36:31 New Passions Nature and Animals 40:03 Plants Pets Travel 41:40 Indigenous Symbiosis 44:26 Cross Writing Process 45:17 Bobby Trey’s Capitalism 48:34 Shreveport Food Authenticity 51:06 The Seven Questions

    1h 11m
  7. Rob Corddry | Normal From Across the Street

    APR 16

    Rob Corddry | Normal From Across the Street

    On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor, producer and comedian, Rob Corddry to talk about his new AMC show “The Audacity”. We explore a career that spans projects such as “The Daily Show,” “Children’s Hospital,” “Ballers,” “Top Gear America,” and films like “Old School,” “The Heartbreak Kid,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine.” We learn about Rob’s story, such as moving from moving from Massachusetts to L.A., what it was like acting alongside Ben and Jerry Stiller, the pace of working on “The Daily Show”, and some of his favorite projects. He also discusses early ambition to be a Shakespearean actor, to working in clown makeup on “Children’s Hospital”, and everything in between! 03:39 East Coast to LA Move 04:05 Seth MacFarlane The Winner 05:40 Ben Stiller Family Scene 09:51 Cedar Rapids and Dark Horses 11:45 Daily Show Era Origins 16:06 Daily Show Grind Today 18:47 Playing Ari Fleischer 20:41 Shakespeare Dreams New York 24:37 Parents Support and Naivete 28:39 Kids and Clown Makeup 31:26 Top Gear America Cars 34:04 First Car Gen X Nostalgia 35:33 Brat Pack Inspirations 36:30 Cusack and Chevy Stories 38:15 Why “Arthur” Hits Hard 40:08 Grounded Absurd Comedy 41:57 Choosing Roles and Auditions 43:29 Writing Mysteries and Spies 44:35 Lynch and Weird Worlds 45:53 Children's Hospital Logic 47:31 Indie Film Comeback Hopes 52:48 The Seven Questions

    1h 8m
  8. D.B. Sweeney | Crafting His Recipe

    APR 1

    D.B. Sweeney | Crafting His Recipe

    On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor and voiceover veteran DB Sweeney (“The Cutting Edge,” “Eight Men Out,” “Memphis Belle”) to talk career pivots, creative choices, and the long game of working in entertainment. DB shares what it was like training for “Memphis Belle” with retired SAS guys, flying in real B-17s. He opens up about growing up on Long Island, chasing baseball dreams at Tulane, discovering acting through theater, and getting launched by Francis Ford Coppola in “Gardens of Stone.” They also dig into DB’s work in voiceover run (Bud Light, Lincoln, Oprah’s network, and “Mountain Men”), his love of cooking, directing projects like “Two Tickets to Paradise,” and what he’s working on now, including “Red Ink,” and his current film, “Protector.” 03:20 Memphis Belle Bootcamp 05:13 B17 Death Star Tactics 10:03 Voiceover Career Highlights 12:34 Origin Story Long Island 13:21 Tulane Baseball And New Orleans 15:39 Cooking Signature Dishes 19:54 Broadway Breakthrough 21:10 Coppola Casting Break 22:44 Baseball Roles and Heroes 26:15 The Cutting Edge 28:30 Movies Then and Now 31:33 Directing and Next Projects 33:52 The Seven Questions

    45 min
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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.

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  • Creator
    Marc Preston Productions, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 | Marc Preston Productions, LLC
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