Story & Craft with Marc Preston

Marc Preston
Story & Craft with Marc Preston

Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, coach and major market/syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.

  1. Stuart Zicherman | The American Showrunner

    5 DAYS AGO

    Stuart Zicherman | The American Showrunner

    On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with showrunner, executive producer, writer and director, Stuart Zicherman from the FX Network series “American Sports Story, which is now available on Hulu!” We discuss Stuart’s extensive work in the film and television industry, including his projects like “The Shrink Next Door”, “The Americans”, and his latest project “American Sports Story” about football player, Aaron Hernandez. Stuart shares insights into his career, the creative process, and the challenges of working on true stories. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, storytelling influences, favorite movies, and future projects. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 03:12 Stuart's Early Career and Breakthrough 15:26 Transition to TV and Working with JJ Abrams 20:33 The Writing Process and Screenwriting Insights 26:11 Personal Projects and Inspirations 27:27 Personal Stories and Casting Choices 28:34 Transition to American Sports Story 29:00 Exploring the Aaron Hernandez Case 31:07 Challenges of Portraying Real People 34:04 Casting and Character Interpretation 40:09 Future Projects and Interests 43:23 Personal Reflections and Preferences 45:12 The Seven Questions Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com . . . #podcast #StuartZicherman #ExecutiveProducer #Showrunner #Writer #Director #FXNetwork #Hulu #AaronHernandez #NFL #Football #Screenwriting #Moviemaking #storyandcraft

    56 min
  2. Chris Diamantopoulos | A Sweet Toast to Dionysus

    DEC 9

    Chris Diamantopoulos | A Sweet Toast to Dionysus

    On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Chris Diamantopoulos from the Prime Video show “The Sticky”, where he co-stars alongside Margo Martindale.  Chris is known for roles in films such as “Red Notice”, “The Three Stooges”, and as the voice of Mickey Mouse.  We chat about Chris’ career trajectory, his role in the Prime Video series “The Sticky”, and personal anecdotes about his family, his Greek heritage, and being able to be around his kids while doing voiceover work from his home studio.  Additionally, he shares insights from working with George Clooney, his approach to acting, and his future aspirations as a performer. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 01:53 Chris's Role in Red Notice 05:59 Voice Acting During COVID 11:12 The Sticky: A Unique Show 14:20 Greek Heritage and Family 19:05 Early Acting Career 22:13 Inspiration from Film and TV 24:14 Landing the Role in The Three Stooges 27:06 Reflecting on Career Shifts 27:38 Voicing Mickey Mouse: A Dream Role 29:49 Working with George Clooney 32:51 Audition Insights and Mentorship 39:56 Directorial Aspirations 41:44 The Seven Questions Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com . . . #podcast #ChrisDiamantopolous #Acting #AmazonPrime #PrimeVideo #Blumhouse #MargoMartindale #GeorgeClooney #JamieLeeCurtis #Greek #GreekActor #CanadianActor #Canada #MickeyMouse #Actor #Voiceover #storyandcraft

    54 min
  3. Moon Unit Zappa | The Family Unit

    SEP 23

    Moon Unit Zappa | The Family Unit

    On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with author, actor, artist and entrepreneur, Moon Unit Zappa.  She has a new memoir out called “Earth to Moon!”  Moon shares her experiences growing up in the unconventional Zappa household, revealing the impact of her father, Frank Zappa’s creativity and discipline on her life.  She also delves into her journey of self-discovery, the complexities of her family dynamics, and the betrayal she felt after her mother's death.  We cover a range of topics, including Moon Unit's career in entertainment, her influences, and her reflections on balancing personal and family expectations. This episode provides deep insights into the challenges and triumphs of living in a famous family, as well as the importance of self-love and resilience. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:45 Discussing the Memoir 'Earth to Moon' 01:59 Growing Up in the Zappa Household 03:22 Family Dynamics and Personal Reflections 06:07 Navigating Fame and Personal Identity 08:00 The Impact of Frank Zappa's Legacy 08:32 Writing the Memoir: Motivations and Challenges 11:15 Reflections on Family and Personal Growth 15:59 The Influence of Music and Entertainment 18:25 Experiences with MTV and Cultural Impact 22:37 Comedy and Storytelling Influences 27:55 Parenting Insights and Influences 31:37 Memorable Stories and Lessons 33:06 Writing Process and Inspirations 35:03 Family Dynamics and Healing 36:36 Creative Pursuits and Personal Interests 39:11 The Seven Questions Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com . . . #podcast #MoonUnitZappa #MoonZappa #EarthToMoon #Author #FrankZappa #Zappa #Memoir #MTV #Acting #actorslife #storyandcraft

    49 min

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About

Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, coach and major market/syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.

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