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Dynamic conversations about the creative process and film industry with writers, actors, directors, producers, critics and more.

  1. JAN 25

    Roge Stack

    This week I chat to filmmaker Roge Stack. We discuss their feature video diary documentary Another Annette Bening Mug, as well as their influences in low-fi underground filmmaking, and their formative film experiences through mainstream movies and actresses like Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Isabelle Huppert. Listen up!

    38 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Dean Goodine

    This week I chat with veteran prop master Dean Goodine. Dean’s credits include Open Range, The Assassination of Jesse James, Netflix’s Lemony Snicket A Series of Unfortunate events and countless others. In 2022 he released a book about his career and his craft “They Don’t Pay Me to Say No” which is a wonderful account of the work that he does. You don't want to miss this conversation.

    33 min

  3. 11/30/2025

    Daniel V. Masciari

    This week I chat with filmmaker Daniel V. Masciari, the writer and director behind the acclaimed independent film “Stationed at Home”, which is a beautifully realised mini-odyssey through one night in a small town in New York State featuring a cast of eccentric characters. You don't want to miss this conversation!

    33 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    Kyle and Zuzu Weingart

    This week I chat to filmmakers Kyle and Zuzu Weingart, the writer director and actor producer behind the acclaimed independent film “Cuisine de la ‘Pocalypse”. We talk about the genesis of the project, juggling the moving parts of production, dealing with the elements while shooting exteriors in Montana, as well the reception to the film and what they gleaned from the experience. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

    40 min

  5. 11/01/2025

    Jon Hill

    This week I chat to filmmaker Jon Hill, writer and director behind the acclaimed independent film “Above the Clouds”, which is a tender yet funny depiction of grief, healing and human connection. We discuss the origins of the project, the challenges in bringing it to the screen and our respective experiences making indie projects.

    52 min

  6. 11/01/2025

    SJ Watson

    This week I chat to bestselling writer SJ Watson, author of the hugely successful "Before I Go to Sleep", which was adapted into a film with Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. We talk about his process, thoughts on classic fiction, the importance of a good twist and the making of the movie version of his novel.

    48 min

  7. 09/08/2025

    Ben Empey

    This week I chat to LA-based film producer Ben Empey about his career working for major film studios and the steps he is taking in establishing his own company. We also discuss his short film "Faces", the Best Picture winners of the 90s, and his appreciation for the films of John Cassavetes and Martin Scorsese.

    55 min

  8. 08/12/2025

    Christine Vachon

    This week I chat to Oscar-nominated US film producer Christine Vachon about her career in independent filmmaking. From Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Kids, Happiness, Far From Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol, to Mildred Pierce, Halston, First Reformed and Past Lives - her track record is impressive and here she offers insights into her process and the industry today.

    31 min
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Dynamic conversations about the creative process and film industry with writers, actors, directors, producers, critics and more.

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  • Creator
    Eoghan McQuinn
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eoghan McQuinn
  • Show Website
    Press Play and Surrender