B Smith's Second Sticks

Brett Smith
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Welcome to B Smith's Second Sticks! It's a podcast! We talk to the creative and essential people that are responsible for the non-scripted and reality shows you work on and watch. The industry is in a period of tumult, and we dig into what these workers are feeling, how they are coping, and what is happening next for the industry.

  1. -2 дн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Jon "Sarge" Schneider (part 2)

    In part 2 of a 2 part podcast, B Smith's Second Sticks and Jon "Sarge" Schneider delve into the Ru Paul's Drag Race phenomena, the culture surrounding the show, and the unique energy that allowed Sarge to be comfortable enough to allow himself to transform into the character "Wintergreen" during a makeover challenge. We also talk about his short foray as a postal worker, as we encounter the reality that many non-scripted workers are having to seek other job options in order to simply make ends meet. The gist is that we, as workers in a very creative and now-unpredictable-more-than-ever industry, must understand how lucky we are to get to do something we love, and to not take that for granted when we do get to do it. Ad notes: Take 30% off right now on Zivolife, the patented superfood, with our promo code! https://zivo.life/discount/STICKS 20% off on all Big Fork Brands, delicious Chicago style meet and sauces with the promo code! https://bigforkbrands.com/discount/SSTICKS

    39 мин.

  2. -5 дн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Jon "Sarge" Schneider (part 1)

    B Smith's Second Stick's chops it up with friend of the pod Jon "Sarge" Schneider, in this two-part podcast! Sometimes it goes off the rails a little (like at the start) but it is a fun and in-depth ride as we dig into the origins of the name "Sarge", and his transition from Tank Commander in the military (for real!) to his short-lived radio career to ultimately his start in the non-scripted industry with The Real World. Throughout, Sarge maintains his sense of humor and fascination with the genre, and eventually finds his calling during the overnight production of these shows, getting an on-set education in the art of camera operating and story telling. Show correction: I refer to my girlfriend as "my wife" early in the podcast. We aren't married, not yet anyway :) Ad links: Click the link for 30% off on any delicious item with The Cumin Club! https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Take 15% off now on any item (totes, backpacks and more) at torrain.com by clicking the link! https://torrain.org/discount/STICKS

    40 мин.

  3. 29 июн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Selene Preston

    I'm always surprised as to how little that union members understand the inner workings of their unions. Therefore it is one of our goals at B Smith's Second Sticks to try and provide as much information from as many reliable sources as possible! We have a long talk with Selene Preston, Eastern Region Director of Photography/Camera Operator and National Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600). Selene is a cameraperson through and through, and a champion of workers who has worked for years behind the scenes, rising to her current position in the Guild. We travel back to the time of the creation of the Unscripted Work Group, which has spent the last decade giving identity and a voice to unscripted union camera workers in the 600. We also touched on the situation with shows leaving our particular areas, and how the Eastern Region, and the New York/New Jersey area in particular, operates somewhat differently than things do on the West Coast. Ultimately, a strong union is going to be essential for us going forward in what will become the new normal, and Selene suggests ways that we can help make our unions stronger. If you have more questions (and there are no stupid questions), reach out to your union, it's essential! Ad links: Take 30% off your order with The Cumin Club! Delicious food delivered to your door! https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Take 15% off your order with Torrain! Backpacks, totes and more! https://torrain.org/discount/STICKS

    1 ч. 2 мин.

  4. 24 июн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Ryan Rude

    In the mid 2010's (you can debate the timeline), increased film and television production inspired more than a few workers in our industry to pick up and move to Georgia, seeking a cheaper cost of living and more industry work. By 2023, the production boom in Georgia started to dissipate for a number of reasons, not the least being an exodus of productions moving out of the United States. With this possibly being the new norm, I have to ask for the sake of today's podcast: is Malta the new Georgia? B Smith's Second Sticks speaks with old friend Ryan Rude, who made the move to Malta a year ago with his partner, and is finding an interesting work market. We discuss our origins together on season one of Hell's Kitchen, consider the legend of Sweet Boy, and track Ryan's career, including passing up a job position on The Office. We ultimately land on his decision to move out of the states to the beautiful surroundings of a small Mediterranean country and a unique production landscape. We also discuss the film Ryan co-produced and DP'd, "Wilma, Wu, and a stripper named Lorraine,' an indie film playing this coming weekend at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles this weekend (links in show notes). This is a robust conversation and a must-listen for anyone considering the possibility of taking a big step to move outside the familiar confines of the United States. Show notes: Dances with Films festival: https://danceswithfilms.com/2026-wilma-wu-and-a-stripper-named-lorraine/ See the trailer for the movie: https://vimeo.com/1190818506 Information on the movie's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/wilmawulorrainemovie Ad links: Get 30% off The Cumin Club now! https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Get 20% off LIQure gummies now! https://liqure.com/discount/STICKS

    59 мин.

  5. 17 июн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Adrian Pruett

    Bitcoin in 2026 is a highly polarizing concept. For those who laud it with an almost religious fervor for its qualities of autonomy and decentralization, as well as for others who see it as akin to a global money-laundering scheme, Bitcoin is, nonetheless, volatile and fascinating. In this episode of B Smith's Second Sticks, we spend some time with Adrian Pruett, friend of the pod, long-time DP/Director/Producer, and Founder and CEO of BTCENT, his entertainment company that uniquely melds the qualities of storytelling and Bitcoin. We spend some time on his origins, with some additional emphasis on Lego Masters, a non-scripted competition show show with a huge fan base and some unique production challenges. Adrian also shares with us his detailed philosophy of storytelling, and how the promise and potential of Bitcoin both serves the concept of content creation, and benefits from it as well. We lighten it up at the end and discuss the prospects of the Miami Dolphins, a team that is rebooting itself with a major infusion from the Green Bay Packers(!). It's a fascinating and off-the-grid conversation that you need to hear! Show notes: Check out the BTCENT website, featuring the soon-to-be released flagship series "Dishing Up Bitcoin" www.btcent.co Ad links: Click on the link for The Cumin Club for 30% off! https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Click on the link for Zivolife for 30% off! https://zivo.life/discount/STICKS

    1 ч. 3 мин.

  6. 9 июн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- JD Roth

    It would not be unusual, and perhaps even expected, that JD Roth would settle into a relatively isolated and restful retirement after a long and successful career in non-scripted television as a on-camera talent, producer and businessman who launched one of the most renowned non-scripted production companies in the 2000's. But he still continues to pass along the lessons of his legacy while serving as a professor at the University of Southern California, teaching the craft of reality television to the next generation. B Smith's Second Sticks caught up with Roth, as he shared his beginnings as a child actor who rode the bus alone into New York City every day to set as a teenager, to becoming the youngest host of a network tv show, to taking the advice of the legendary Dick Clark and transitioning from tv host to show creator. He went on to co-found 3 Ball Entertainment, one of the preeminent production companies in non-scripted television, launching shows such as The Biggest Loser, Endurance, and Bar Rescue. We also talked about the current state of affairs the non-scripted industry, when he saw the writing on the wall and sold his company to step away before the landscape changed for good. But Roth sees what the future in non-scripted could be, and the opportunities it can bring. No doubt he shares this vision with his students; now he shares it with us. A must-listen, must-watch for everyone in our industry. Ad links: The Cumin Club - save 30% on your order! https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Zivolife - save 30% on your order! https://zivo.life/discount/STICKS

    1 ч. 8 мин.

  7. 3 июн.

    B Smith's Second Sticks- David Nolte

    Despite the uncertain labor situation that we as non-scripted workers are facing, I think it's important to take a break, take a breath, and appreciate the historical importance of someone like David Nolte. B Smith's Second Sticks got to take a deep dive into Nolte's varied career as a musician and producer, as well as his time as an audio technician in Reality TV. Nolte is a friend, as decent and kind and modest as anyone you'll meet, which makes it even more fantastic to dig into his origins as, among other things, co-founder of the seminal punk band Descendants. Nolte was there at the very beginning of the now-historical origins of punk rock in Southern California. in the late 70's. We have fun touching all the bases, and he even turns around the interview mike on me (rascal!). We wrap up with thoughts about the current non-scripted environment, while Nolte suggests that it will take some DIY Punk inspiration to find our way to what's next. This is a fun one, grab your guitar and let's jam! Amazing interview with Joe Nolte, David's older brother, about the origins of punk rock music in the South Bay (and talks about David starting the Descendants) https://clrvynt.com/the-last-interview/ Live version of The Last's "She Don't Know Why I'm Here", later on their influential album "L.A. Explosion" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKk-Itin64&list=RDEMrbABJJEw1sq_6PF3GYXbDw&start_radio=1 Ad Links The Cumin Club, take 30% off https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS Prep Starts Now, take 15% off https://prepstartsnow.com/discount/STICKS

    59 мин.

  8. 29 мая

    B Smith's Second Sticks- Denise Gutches/FilmLA

    As members of a much maligned genre as non-scripted, it's imperative that we arm ourselves with as much information as possible so as to understand the moment we are in now. B Smith's Second Sticks recently sat down with Denise Gutches, the CEO/COO/CFO of FilmLA, and we covered a lot of ground. We talked about FilmLA's role in the current landscape of production in Los Angeles and California, and the $750 million incentive package for productions in California, noting that non-scripted was for the most part left outside the picture. We also chatted about the gubernatorial and city mayoral races (on June 2; get out and vote or mail your ballot in!), and how one of the more useful proposals was coming from an unlikely source. We addressed the Baywatch fiasco, and how the bureaucratic process absolutely needs to be streamlined to help make Los Angeles a more viable place to shoot going forward. All that and much more! Much thanks to Denise for taking time out of her extremely busy schedule to speak with us. I hope you listen and learn something (I know I did). Show notes: Correction: I referred to Denise in the intro as a "CCO" when I should have said "COO." Promo codes: https://www.thecuminclub.com/discount/STICKS https://prepstartsnow.com/discount/STICKS

    1 ч. 5 мин.
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Welcome to B Smith's Second Sticks! It's a podcast! We talk to the creative and essential people that are responsible for the non-scripted and reality shows you work on and watch. The industry is in a period of tumult, and we dig into what these workers are feeling, how they are coping, and what is happening next for the industry.

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