Reel Insights

Nerdtropolis

Welcome to Reel Insights, part of The Nerdtropolis Podcast Network, where Sean Tajipour brings you closer to the stars and stories shaping today’s biggest movies and TV shows. On each episode, Sean sits down with actors, directors, and creators for fun, insightful conversations that go beyond the usual press junket. From behind-the-scenes stories and career journeys to surprising moments and personal passions, Reel Insights gives listeners a front-row seat to the people behind the entertainment they love. Whether it is a major blockbuster, a buzzy new series, or a rising talent you need to k

  1. 1d ago

    JORDAN ALEXA DAVIS: The End Of Oak Street

    THE END OF OAK STREET star Jordan Alexa Davis speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about filming the imaginative dinosaur thriller and turning a real Atlanta neighborhood into a prehistoric nightmare. Davis discusses being immediately hooked by the original yet nostalgic story, filming on real neighborhood streets, and acting opposite dinosaur heads on sticks, performers in blue suits, and sometimes nothing at all.Davis also opens up about the cast’s chemistry, watching the movie with an audience, making believable survival choices, and running from dinosaurs as an ordinary teenager. She discusses the possibility of returning for another adventure, what the intense role taught her about separating work from her personal life, and why THE END OF OAK STREET deserves to be experienced on the biggest screen possible.

    JORDAN ALEXA DAVIS: The End Of Oak Street

  2. 1d ago

    LANDON LIBOIRON - Sawtooth Mountain

    SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN star Landon Liboiron speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about the darkly funny Bigfoot thriller. Liboiron discusses playing Bobby, a charismatic yet threatening con artist who stages a Bigfoot sighting with his brother to attract guests to their rental cabin—only for their plan to spiral dangerously out of control.Liboiron also reveals whether he believes in Bigfoot, shares stories about filming deep in the Vancouver woods, and explains why encountering Bigfoot would frighten him more than seeing a UFO. He reflects on new generations discovering DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION and HEMLOCK GROVE, explains why SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN could develop a cult following, and discusses the unforgettable pancake-mix scene that everyone wants to ask him about.

    LANDON LIBOIRON - Sawtooth Mountain

  3. 5d ago

    ELI ROTH: Ice Cream Man

    ICE CREAM MAN director Eli Roth speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about his wild new horror movie. Roth explains why the film refuses to hold back, how its graphic kills were shaped by the production’s budget, and what it was like creating total chaos with 100 children, 20 stunt performers, fake blood, smoke machines and body parts.The filmmaker behind HOSTEL, CABIN FEVER and THANKSGIVING also opens up about directing the young cast like adults, filming entirely on real locations and drawing inspiration from THE BIRDS and the opening of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Roth also teases his next theatrical project, a haunted house movie with Snoop Dogg.

    ELI ROTH: Ice Cream Man

  4. Aug 7

    STEVE LEMME: Super Troopers 3, Beerfest & Tacoma FD

    SUPER TROOPERS 3 star and Broken Lizard co-founder Steve Lemme joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour to discuss the comedy group’s 30-year friendship, Brian Cox’s return, the new cast, and the franchise’s lasting appeal. He also shares updates on a potential TACOMA FD movie, confirms work has begun on POTFEST, and teases what Broken Lizard could make next.

    STEVE LEMME: Super Troopers 3, Beerfest & Tacoma FD

  5. Aug 6

    JOHN ROSS BOWIE: Stuart Fails To Save The Universe

    STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE star John Ross Bowie speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about Barry Kripke’s return in THE BIG BANG THEORY spinoff. Bowie discusses the massive leap from a traditional sitcom to an action-packed multiverse adventure, the returning characters who appear as wildly different versions of themselves, and Kripke’s unexpected role as one of the universe’s unlikely heroes.

    JOHN ROSS BOWIE: Stuart Fails To Save The Universe

  6. Jul 30

    DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON - Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Naruto

    SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY director Destin Daniel Cretton speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about Tom Holland’s next MCU adventure. Cretton reveals a massive villain fight that was cut, explains why Punisher and Savage Hulk reflect two possible paths for Peter Parker, and teases that fans will have much more than Sadie Sink’s mysterious role to discuss.

    DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON - Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Naruto

  7. Jul 28

    ELLIE KEMPER: The Office & Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    THE OFFICE and UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT star Ellie Kemper speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about her partnership with Pirate’s Booty and helping families discover fun, screen-free summer adventures.Kemper shares the imaginative games she loved growing up, reveals how her two sons have inherited her love of Pirate’s Booty, and discusses reuniting with Titus Burgess for the upcoming ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE animated series. She also explains what she enjoys about voice acting and why the new show can connect with both children and adults.The actress also reflects on younger generations discovering THE OFFICE, her unforgettable role as Erin Hannon, and why the beloved comedy remains relevant years after its finale. Plus, Kemper enthusiastically pitches a Pirate’s Booty animated TV series—and says she would even write it herself for a lifetime supply of her favorite snack.Visit Nerdtropolis.comInstagram.com/nerdtropolisFacebook.com/nerdtropolisTikTok.com/@nerdtropolisYouTube.com/@NerdtropolisX.com/Nerdtropolis

  8. Jul 18

    WENDELL PIERCE, ANDRE HOLLAND & SHELDON CANDIS: They Fight

    André Holland, Wendell Pierce and director Sheldon Candis join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss They Fight, the powerful boxing drama based on the 2018 documentary of the same name. The film follows a reformed former inmate who returns to the boxing gym while trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family.In They Fight, Holland plays Walt Manigan, who struggles to reintegrate into society and find a path forward. His only opportunity comes from a place he thought he had left behind when he begins coaching a group of teenage boys at a local Washington, D.C., youth gym.Holland, Pierce and Candis reflect on the people who believed in them before they fully believed in themselves. Pierce credits his parents with giving him the confidence to believe he could accomplish anything, while Holland remembers how his mother encouraged his creativity and enrolled him in his first drama class.Candis discusses growing up in a home filled with movies and having parents who supported his dream of moving to Los Angeles to become a filmmaker. He explains why having people invest in that dream was essential during the difficult journey of building his career.The conversation also explores how safe spaces can change the direction of a young person’s life. Pierce remembers Coach Mack and the New Orleans playground that became his sanctuary, while Candis shares how his experiences at a YMCA and his connection with the Batey family transformed his understanding of himself and his history.Holland opens up about high school drama teacher Darryl Revel, who helped him recognize that acting could become a real career. He explains that without his teacher’s guidance, he may never have realized that performing professionally was possible.The interview closes with Pierce discussing his upcoming return as Perry White in Man of Tomorrow and the passion of DC fans. Holland, who voiced Harvey Dent in Batman Unburied, also responds to the possibility of joining the live-action DC Universe.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok.com/@nerdtropolis

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4.8
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Welcome to Reel Insights, part of The Nerdtropolis Podcast Network, where Sean Tajipour brings you closer to the stars and stories shaping today’s biggest movies and TV shows. On each episode, Sean sits down with actors, directors, and creators for fun, insightful conversations that go beyond the usual press junket. From behind-the-scenes stories and career journeys to surprising moments and personal passions, Reel Insights gives listeners a front-row seat to the people behind the entertainment they love. Whether it is a major blockbuster, a buzzy new series, or a rising talent you need to k

Information

  • Creator
    Nerdtropolis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nerdtropolis
  • Show Website
    Reel Insights