Kill the Small Talk with Alex Caron

Command Creative Studios

“Kill the Small Talk is a deep-dive interview podcast with actor Alex Caron featuring candid conversations with entertainers and artists — from actors and musicians to comedians and creatives. Hear their untold stories, creative journeys, and what it really takes to thrive in the rollercoaster world of the entertainment industry.”

  1. "Re-Release" Filmmaker on Hustling, Anxiety, and Making Movies Your Way (Guest: Alejandro Montoya Marín)

    APR 8

    "Re-Release" Filmmaker on Hustling, Anxiety, and Making Movies Your Way (Guest: Alejandro Montoya Marín)

    In this "Re-Release" episode of Kill the Small Talk, Alex sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marín — writer, director, and creator of The Unexpected. Alejandro shares his journey from growing up between Texas and Mexico, studying at Vancouver Film School, and being selected by Robert Rodriguez for Rebel Without a Crew. They dive deep into the realities of filmmaking: the pressure, the anxiety, the grind, and the joy of collaborating with creative people. Alejandro talks about his early days running a video store, the lessons he learned working every position on a film set, his love for movies, and why Mexico’s film industry is exploding. From his thoughts on producing, LA vs. New Mexico filmmaking, and industry tax incentives, to the personal stories about family, culture, sports, and creative inspiration — this is a grounded, honest, and funny conversation with one of indie film’s hardest -working directors. Watch The Unexpected, follow Alejandro’s work, and enjoy the episode! Instagram: https://www.threads.com/@alejandromontoyamarin Kill the Talk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killthesmalltalkpodcast/?hl=en Show Produced by Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandrecordingstudios.com/ #KillTheSmallTalk #AlejandroMontoyaMarin #AlexCaronPodcast #TheUnexpectedMovie #RebelWithoutACrew #RobertRodriguez #IndieFilm #FilmmakerLife #MexicanFilmmakers #VancouverFilmSchool #NewMexicoFilm #MovieDirector #BehindTheScenes #CreativeJourney #FilmIndustryTalk #NoMoreSmallTalk

    1h 4m
  2. From Bellflower to Hollywood | Juan De La Rosa on Acting, Comedy & Babylon

    MAR 25

    From Bellflower to Hollywood | Juan De La Rosa on Acting, Comedy & Babylon

    In this episode of Kill the Small Talk, host Alex Caron sits down with actor and comedian Juan De La Rosa for a hilarious and honest conversation about breaking into Hollywood, stand-up comedy, and chasing creative dreams. Juan shares his journey growing up in Bellflower, California, training at the Theater of Arts, and landing roles in major productions like Babylon and Netflix’s Family Switch. From handing out flyers on Hollywood Boulevard to working alongside top-level filmmakers, Juan opens up about the realities of the entertainment industry, the grind of stand-up comedy, and why he ultimately chose to focus on acting and producing. Alex and Juan talk about: • Growing up in Bellflower and chasing an acting career • Training at Theater of Arts and wild acting school stories • Performing stand-up comedy at the legendary The Comedy Store • Producing comedy shows and the JK Show • Working on Babylon and meeting director Damien Chazelle • Acting alongside Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms • The reality of scenes getting cut in Hollywood • Why stand-up comedy isn’t always what it seems • Launching new creative projects and production work This episode is full of behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and real talk about what it takes to build a career in entertainment. 👍 Like, Follow, and Subscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow Juan De La Rosa on Instagram: @thejuandelarosa Follow the show: Instagram: @KillTheSmallTalkPodcast Produced & recorded by Command Creative Studios #KillTheSmallTalk#AlexCaron#JuanDeLaRosa#ActingPodcast#HollywoodStories#BabylonMovie

    54 min
  3. From Filmmaker to Stand-Up Comic | Antonio Scarpitta’s Comedy Journey

    MAR 18

    From Filmmaker to Stand-Up Comic | Antonio Scarpitta’s Comedy Journey

    In this episode of Kill the Small Talk, host Alex Caron sits down with filmmaker, editor, and comedian Antonio Scarpitta for a fascinating conversation about creativity, culture, and the unpredictable journey into stand-up comedy. Antonio shares his story of growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, with Italian roots and how his father’s passion for filmmaking and music influenced his artistic path. After moving to the United States to study computer science and working in animation and film, Antonio eventually found himself drawn into the world of stand-up comedy. What started as a documentary project about the process of becoming a comedian turned into a real comedy career. After taking an eight-week stand-up class, Antonio performed his very first set at the legendary The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Alex and Antonio talk about: • Moving from Venezuela to the United States • Italian family traditions and creative influences • Working in film editing, motion graphics, and games • Making the documentary Eight Weeks to Six Minutes • Performing stand-up for the first time at The Comedy Store • Bombing on stage and learning from it • The creative crossover between filmmaking and comedy • Life after moving from Los Angeles to San Francisco It’s a funny, insightful, and honest conversation about following creative curiosity, taking risks, and learning how to laugh through the chaos of performing live comedy. Like, Follow, and Subscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow the show: @KillTheSmallTalkPodcast Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KillTheSmallTalkPodcast Recorded and produced by Command Creative Studios https://commandcreativestudios.com Follow Antonio: Instagram: @AntonioTheComic Outside the Box Series: http://bit.ly/4bqsjkW #KillTheSmallTalk#AlexCaronPodcast#AntonioScarpitta#ComedyPodcast#StandUpComedy#ComedyStore#FilmmakerLife#DocumentaryFilmmaker#ComedianInterview#VenezuelaToUSA#ItalianHeritage#ComedyJourney#BehindTheLaughs#PodcastInterview#EntertainmentPodcast#UnfilteredConversations#NoMoreSmallTalk

    59 min
  4. Jonsey: On Comedy, Acting & Roommate Stories

    MAR 11

    Jonsey: On Comedy, Acting & Roommate Stories

    In this episode of Kill the Small Talk, host Alex Caron sits down with comedian, actor, and former roommate Jonesy for a hilarious and candid conversation about life in comedy and the entertainment industry. Alex and Jonesy reminisce about their time living together in Eagle Rock, navigating the LA comedy scene, and the chaos of finding roommates through the internet. The conversation quickly dives into Jonesy’s journey through stand-up comedy, acting roles on shows like Gotham and Drunk History, and what it's really like to audition for television in New York and Los Angeles. Jonesy also shares his thoughts on modern comedy trends, including crowd work, roast battles, and the importance of writing strong material. Along the way, they discuss travel, old movies, comedy clubs, podcast recommendations, and the unpredictable life of a working comedian. It’s a funny, honest, and insightful look into the grind of stand-up comedy, the realities of acting gigs, and the creative life in Los Angeles. If you enjoy conversations about comedy, filmmaking, and life in entertainment, this episode is for you. Follow Jonesy on Instagram: @funnyjones @weirdafnews Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe! New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow the show: @KillTheSmallTalkPodcast Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KillTheSmallTalkPodcast Recorded and produced by Command Creative Studios https://commandcreativestudios.com #KillTheSmallTalk#AlexCaronPodcast#JonesyComedy#ComedyPodcast#StandUpComedy#LAComedy#ComedianInterview#ActorLife#ComedyInLA#DrunkHistory#GothamTV#ComedyScene#ComedianLife#PodcastInterview#EntertainmentPodcast#BehindTheLaughs#UnfilteredConversations#NoMoreSmallTalk

    1h 2m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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“Kill the Small Talk is a deep-dive interview podcast with actor Alex Caron featuring candid conversations with entertainers and artists — from actors and musicians to comedians and creatives. Hear their untold stories, creative journeys, and what it really takes to thrive in the rollercoaster world of the entertainment industry.”