Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick Pod Clubhouse

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  Anyone who watches TV or movies knows that the film industry has been rocked in recent years. By strikes, by decreasing budgets, and by jobs going overseas. To say nothing of a global pandemic. And while we have heard the stories of how celebrities are coping, not nearly enough attention has been paid to the "collateral damage" of these increasingly frequent work stoppages, the below the line workers and third-party vendors that rely on a robust film industry to survive.



As we approach the 1-year anniversary of the start of The Writers Guild of America strike, this week's episode of Decorating the Set takes a look at the state of the industry and how people are getting through “The Great Contraction”.  Joining Beth and Producer Mike is RJ Rappaport, owner of RJR Props in Atlanta, Georgia. As a major vendor of props and soundstage space rental, RJ was the perfect guest to speak to about trying to survive during this crucial time in the television and film industry.



The Interview with RJ begins at Time Code: 4:05

GUEST BIO: RJ RAPPAPORT







RJR Props is a provider of props, equipment, set dressing and fake cash used in feature films, television series, commercials, advertising campaigns and music videos. RJR Props has supplied feature films such as The Bear, The Hunger Games, Ant-Man, Spider-Man and The Fast and the Furious, as well as the piles of cash seen in the TV series “Ozark.”



RJR Props provides Tens of Thousands of Props to Feature Films, Television, Commercials, Advertising campaigns, Music Videos, Theater, Conventions, Exhibits, Shows and Private Events.  We have a huge assortment of props, and many of them are working, practical and rigged to work for Television and Film.



RJR Props is located in Atlanta, GA. The owner and President has experience in Television & Flim, Electronics, Medicine, Aircraft Avionics, Engineering, Military and Computer Systems. Our team members have experience in prop making, construction, electronics, aircraft, electronic design, playback, playback graphics and more. We have rented and built thousands of props for production over the years. Thanks for your support!



Learn more at RJR Props and Set Dressing Services – www.rjrprops.com



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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com

Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!



Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced,

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  This is a very special episode of Decorating the Set because Beth (and Producer Mike) sit down with Beth's mentor and dear friend, the Emmy-nominated Production Designer, Stephen Hendrickson. Having worked in the industry for over 40 years, Stephen did it all and truly, knows everything there is to know about production design. This episode is one you'll listen to multiple times, just to soak in all the knowledge Stephen has to offer.



The Interview with Stephen begins at Time Code: 11:47

GUEST BIO: STEPHEN HENDRICKSON







Stephen Hendrickson is a production designer and art director, active in film since the early 1980s. He has worked on such productions as Wall Street, Arthur, Muppets Take Manhattan, Cashmere Mafia, Castle, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and EVIL.



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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com

Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!



Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  Ever wonder why TV shows have bottle episodes? Or why the lush quality of a show may fall off after a season or two? TV and Film productions needs to run on a budget and when they don't, trouble can follow. This week, Beth and Caroline speak with the man keeping the budgets on track, production accountant, Andy Wheeler! Listen in for a fascinating look behind the curtain on how television is made.



The Interview with Andy begins at Time Code: 4:47

GUEST BIO: KEVIN RUPNIK







Andy Wheeler is a sought after leader and trusted advisor, relied upon by Fortune 500 companies to orchestrate and manage TV and Film productions. He has a strong ability to create and develop new approaches to old problems, such as “tandem production.” Mr. Wheeler has managed over $1Billion in production budgets over 20 years in the global entertainment industry. He prides himself on being a collaborative leader, operational strategist and trusted financial advisor and pioneer in digital content distribution.



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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com

Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!



Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  March is one of our favorite times of the year; as the weather warms and the snows thaw, it is a time when all things seem possible. With that in mind, on this week's new episode, Beth and Caroline celebrate the start of Spring with a look at the the current trends in home decor!



Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE!







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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media and the Internet: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

X (f/k/a Twitter): @bethkushnick

Beth's Website: www.bethkushnick.com

Show Website: DecoratingTheSet.com 

Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  A favorite part of doing this podcast is the chance to sit down with not only long time friends and colleagues, but longtime friends and colleagues who are the best at what they do. And this week, we have a great one. On this week's episode, Beth and Producer Mike sit down with Kevin Rupnik, an Emmy-nominated Art Director who has been working in theater, television and film for 30 plus years, at the highest levels.



The Interview with Kevin begins at Time Code: 16:12

GUEST BIO: KEVIN RUPNIK



With formal training and experience in theater, opera, television and film, I bring an unusually holistic approach to brand communication and event marketing.  As an Art Director I have designed for The Good Wife, Royal Pains, How to Make it in America, The Sound of Music Live and Masters of Sex, for which I was honored to be nominated for an Emmy in 2014.

Things to know about me: I am an experienced leader with a wicked sense of humor and the belief that work should be fun as well as productive. Being curious is the trait I’m the most proud of. I believe in the transformative power of design. I live in New York but love the tropics and the desert. My dad was a tool-and-die maker and my mother was a beautician. I believe that the key to successful working relationships is mutual respect.



I believe in the POWER of events to shape opinion, inform brand communication, and inspire devotion. As a creative director who can write, and a writer with formal training in design and the theater, I see the BIG PICTURE and am able to manage every step of the process from ideation to production.

Follow Kevin's Work at His Website (https://www.kevin.rupnik.us/)







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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com 

Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  One of the unsung positions in your favorite TV show or movie is the Production Manager. The Production Manager is charged with keeping many aspects of a production on time and on budget, to say nothing of securing the perfect shooting locations. This week, Beth and Caroline speak with one of the best Production Managers in the business, Tom Whelan. With over 30 plus years in film and television, Tom is a treasure trove of stories and insightful advice on how to manage, not only tight deadlines, but also, a multitude of personalities. Do not miss this interview!



The Interview with Tom begins at Time Code: 4:44



As you'll hear in the interview, Tom is a Line Producer on the upcoming BET+ Original Television Series, Diarra Kilpatrick's Diarra From Detroit. Diarra From Detroit is a dark comedy that follows a divorcing school teacher (Diarra Kilpatrick) who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. As the case unfolds, her co-workers, friends, and lovers become unlikely allies as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole.



Diarra From Detroit Premieres on March 21st, Streaming BET+. Watch HERE!



Check out the Trailer for Diarra From Detroit below:







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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.



Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.



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Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media: 

Instagram: @bethkushnick

Twitter: @bethkushnick

Website: DecoratingTheSet.com 

Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media:

Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline

Website: PodClubhouse.com

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Credits:

"Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.



This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.