'The PAPER STREET Podcast'

Paper Street Pictures
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From the team behind genre film production company Paper Street Pictures (Neon's 'SHELBY OAKS', Syfy's 'Revival'), 'The PAPER STREET Podcast' covers genre films, filmmaking, and the business of independent film. Hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers and get into the movie-making weeds, interviewing industry professionals and craftspeople about all aspects of film production -- from the workshopping of ideas and script, to on-set production, to the post-production process, to distribution.

  1. May 11

    The Producer's Roles (with guest Chris Ball)

    On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by Chris Ball, a filmmaker who has served in various art department roles on features including 'THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN' and 'THE REVENANT', and has produced a number of features including Kurtis David Harder films 'SPIRAL' and 'INFLUENCERS', Brandon Christensen films 'STILL/BORN' and 'BODYCAM', as well as producing the anthology series 'Tales From The Void'. The hosts talk with the self-professed adrenaline junkie about his background, early run in with the law, the Calgary film scene, and his experience and perspective on independent film producing.  Plus, a fun round of "Rapid Fire 15" with Paper Street's newest team member, big news on 'BEHIND THE MASK II', flipping cars, jumping trains, and more!   For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 17m

  2. Mar 23

    THE BUNKER (with guests Brian Hanson & Chelsea Edmundson)

    ​On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, host Shawn Talley is joined by the filmmakers behind the new sci-fi/horror film, THE BUNKER, in director and co-writer Brain Hanson (THE BLACK STRING) and lead actor and co-producer Chelsea Edmundson (THE IRON CLAW)!  Shawn talks with the guests about their backgrounds, careers, and all about their experience making THE BUNKER, which also stars horror icons Tobin Bell (SAW) and Tony Todd (CANDYMAN) in one of his final film performances.  Plus, a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Chelsea and Brian, as well as some tales of walking dogs, jumping out of helicopters, falling out of planes, The Twilight Zone, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 13m

  3. 12/18/2025

    A MARSHMALLOW World (with guest Daniel DelPurgatorio)

    On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, host Becky Sayers is joined by filmmaker Daniel DelPurgatorio ('WATCHMEN: Tales of the Black Freighter'). She talks with the guest about his background, working in illustration and animation, and all about his debut feature 'MARSHMALLOW', a sci-fi/horror film that is available now to rent or buy on VOD! Plus, a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Daniel, as well as HOME ALONE, comic books, KISS, and more! For show notes and additional links to the guest, his film, and our company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 16m

  4. 12/08/2025

    MAN FINDS TAPE (with guests John Gholson & Graham Skipper)

    On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by actors Graham Skipper ('SCARE PACKAGE II', 'SUITABLE FLESH') and John Gholson ('BLOOD RELATIVES', 'F**K MY SON!'), stars of the horror/thriller 'MAN FINDS TAPE', a new feature from the writer/director duo Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall!  The hosts talks with them about their backgrounds, careers, and all about making 'MAN FINDS TAPE' -- including how they each came aboard the project, the film's many relevant themes, and working with a ton of great Austin-based cast and crew.  Plus, an entertaining round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with John and Graham, as well as some Texas-isms, Texas barbeque, Texas Chain Saws, and more! For show notes, links, and additional info on this episode, the guests, their film, and our company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 38m

  5. 10/24/2025

    Investigating SHELBY OAKS (with guests Camille Sullivan & Sarah Durn)

    On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, host Shawn Talley is joined by actors Sarah Durn and Camille Sullivan, the leads of the new horror film 'SHELBY OAKS', the debut feature from director Chris Stuckmann, which is in theaters now!  Shawn talks with them about their backgrounds, careers, and all about making 'SHELBY OAKS' -- including the physical acting challenges, the early filming process before the feature was even real, and the different approaches in acting for the movie's found footage, documentary, and narrative pieces.  Plus, a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Camille and Sarah, the guests' own experiences with the paranormal, their fall season traditions (and treats), and more! For show notes and additional links to the guests, the film, and the production company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    48 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    'Reliving REVIVAL' - Episode 0 (with Samir Rehem & Curt Lobb)

    In this final entry of 'Reliving REVIVAL', the hosts discuss some of their favorite things from the 10 episodes, including characters, performances, and moments. Shawn and Liz are then joined by a couple of talented gentlemen who helped bring 'Revival' to life, in director Samir Rehem ('Chucky', 'Degrassi: The Next Generation') and editor Curt Lobb ('The Dark Side of the Ring', 'BLACKBERRY'), who discuss their backgrounds, some of the challenges they each faced in making the show, how scrappy of an effort it was by all involved, and more! The hosts then finish out with a bit of a 'getting to know you' questionnaire segment with one another before signing off. About the podcast: co-hosted by Shawn Talley and Liz McArthur and featuring 'Revival' co-creators and showrunners, Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, entries of 'Reliving REVIVAL' drop weekly after the TV episodes' Peacock streaming release. This compendium podcast, running for the duration of the show's season, will go in-depth with the showrunners, breaking down scenes, sharing development and production stories, and interviewing some special guest actors from the series. 'Reliving REVIVAL' is the only place that will have weekly insight from the show's actual creators and executive producers! For show notes and additional links to the guests, the producers, and the company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 7m

  7. 08/22/2025

    'Reliving REVIVAL' - Episode 110 (with Tim Seeley & Mike Norton)

    In this recap of REVIVAL's tenth installment, the hosts are once again joined by showrunners Luke Boyce and Aaron B. Koontz to talk an episode that reveals who is behind the deer mask; what really happened on the Revival Day; why Em Cypress was so important to it all; and how the finale answers many questions... while posing a few more. Shawn and Liz are then joined by the creators of the 'Revival' comic, Tim Seeley ('Hack/Slash', DC's 'Nightwing') and Mike Norton ('Battlepug', Marvel's 'Runaways'), who discuss their comic careers, the inspirations for some of the book's colorful characters, as well as their own offbeat hobbies, dream projects, and more! Co-hosted by Shawn Talley and Liz McArthur and featuring Revival co-creators and showrunners, Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, entries of 'Reliving REVIVAL' drop weekly after the TV episodes' Peacock streaming release.  This compendium podcast, running for the duration of the show's season, will go in-depth with the showrunners, breaking down scenes, sharing development and production stories, and interviewing some special guest actors from the series.  'Reliving REVIVAL' is the only place that will have weekly insight from the show's actual creators and executive producers! For show notes and additional links to our guests, the prouducers, and the company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    2h 6m

  8. 08/15/2025

    'Reliving REVIVAL' - Episode 109 (with Steven Ogg)

    In this recap of the show's ninth episode, the hosts are once again joined by showrunners Luke Boyce and Aaron B. Koontz to talk an installment that sees Em dealing with the guilt of her mom's death; Dana learning the truth about her dad's whereabouts on the night of the accident; Ibrahim piecing together what -- and possibly who -- caused Revival Day; and the stage being set for a big confrontation in the season finale.  Shawn and Liz are then joined by "Blaine Abel" actor Steven Ogg ('The Walking Dead', 'Snowpiercer'), who discusses his acting career, his love of the "doing", what rock crooner he pulled inspiration from for the look and demeanor of Wausau's resident reviver hater, and more!   Co-hosted by Shawn Talley and Liz McArthur and featuring 'Revival' co-creators and showrunners, Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, entries of 'Reliving REVIVAL' will drop weekly after the TV episodes' Peacock streaming release.  This compendium podcast, running for the duration of the show's season, will go in-depth with the showrunners, breaking down scenes, sharing development and production stories, and interviewing some special guest actors from the series.  'Reliving REVIVAL' is the only place with weekly insight from the show's actual creators and executive producers!   For show notes and additional links to the guest, the producers, and the company, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

    1h 41m
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From the team behind genre film production company Paper Street Pictures (Neon's 'SHELBY OAKS', Syfy's 'Revival'), 'The PAPER STREET Podcast' covers genre films, filmmaking, and the business of independent film. Hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers and get into the movie-making weeds, interviewing industry professionals and craftspeople about all aspects of film production -- from the workshopping of ideas and script, to on-set production, to the post-production process, to distribution.

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