Buckel Up!

Kristen Buckels Cantrell
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A new podcast where Kristen chats with hardworking folks in the entertainment industry. No subject is gauche or taboo for her and her guests!

  1. 12/10/2025

    Buckel Up! It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas with Romcom Producer Veronica Brown

    In this week's season one finale, Kristen chats with producer Veronica Brown about bringing creativity and artistic integrity to made-for-TV/streaming movies, and specifically with her first Christmas movie out now on Hallmark: "She's Making a List."

    1h 8m

  2. 12/03/2025

    Buckel Up! We're Partnering Up with TV Writer Jo Redlingshafer to Talk Writing Teams

    In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with gal pal and TV writer Jo Redlingshafer about how writing with a partner really works and her favorite self-care methods to survive an erratic industry.

  3. 11/26/2025

    Buckel Up! We're Re-Airing our September Episode with Filmmaker Amber Neukum

    In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. A timely RE-AIR to bring verticals directing full circle now that we have a better understanding after talking to Josie Andrews!

  4. 11/19/2025

    Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews

    In this week's episode, Kristen gets into the nitty-gritty of verticals with Director Josie Andrews to answer all the questions you have, but didn't know who to ask. Alliance of Women Directors - Rising Director Fellowship — Fellowship that Josie was part of the inaugural class

    1h 12m

  5. 11/12/2025

    Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen

    In this week's episode, Kristen and editor Julie Cohen of "The Paper" dive into the creative path of working your way up in the cutting room, and how that can translate to directing. Directing Great Television — The book by Dan Attias that Julie swears by Court Appointed Special Advocates — For more information on volunteering to be a court-appointed special advocate for children in the child welfare system (LA-linked, but there are programs nationwide)

    1h 4m

  6. 11/05/2025

    Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece

    In this week's episode, Kristen gabs with gal pals Sam Reece and Becky Chicoine of "Apocalypse Besties" fame on the road to Tribeca and everything that goes into being a true multi-hyphenate.

  7. 10/29/2025

    Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer

    In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships.

  8. 10/22/2025

    Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones

    In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and smash hit female films off the ground.

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A new podcast where Kristen chats with hardworking folks in the entertainment industry. No subject is gauche or taboo for her and her guests!

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  • Creator
    Kristen Buckels Cantrell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Buckel Up!