The Producers Lounge

Greater & Grander
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The Producers Lounge (a production of Greater & Grander productions) is an interview style podcast with media creators from around the world; an intimate discussion with storytellers about the craft and art of producing, but in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with a martini in one hand, and a cigar in another. You can follow us on any of the social media handle @GreaterGrander, or go directly to Greater and Grander dot com, to find out more.  We’ll be having independent producers, television producers, writer-showrunners, you name it! We’re your one stop shop for producing tips and tricks, as well as war stories from the front lines of filmmaking.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreaterGrander

  1. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Producer || Kirsten Beyer, Producers Lounge; S3 E26

    Mar 5

    Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Producer || Kirsten Beyer, Producers Lounge; S3 E26

    Kirsten Beyer is a bestselling science fiction author, television writer, and executive producer who has become one of the defining creative voices behind the modern Star Trek universe. She first made her mark with the acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager relaunch novels before moving into television, where she served as a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery, co-created Star Trek: Picard, and continues shaping the franchise as a producer and writer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Known for her deep command of Star Trek canon, character-driven storytelling, and expertise in navigating passionate fan communities, Beyer brings decades of experience in television writing, show development, and franchise world-building to this episode of the Producers Lounge Podcast. Credits Include... Star Trek: Starfleet Academy starring Zoë Steiner Star Trek: Strange New Worlds starring Jack Quaid Star Trek: Discovery starring Shazad Latif Star Trek: Picard starring Isa Briones and Patrick Stewart Star Trek Khan Audiodrama - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufIO1FTWFz9xlo7FjljdqUtq6jMlsOL9 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Watch on Paramount Plus - https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-starfleet-academy/ Support Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Subscribe to Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander?sub_confirmation=1   Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod. Episode still image is provided by Kirsten Beyer. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    57 min
  2. Inside Dropout TV || Kyle Rohrbach, Producers Lounge

    Feb 26

    Inside Dropout TV || Kyle Rohrbach, Producers Lounge

    Kyle Rohrbach is Head of Production and Executive Producer at Dropout, where he has helped build some of the most successful comedy and unscripted series in digital television. With more than a decade in new media and television production, Kyle has played a central role in scaling hit formats like Game Changer and launching breakout series including Very Important People and Smartypants. His work focuses on developing sustainable production pipelines, leading high-performing crews, and delivering innovative variety and alternative programming for streaming audiences. A national active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Kyle specializes in unscripted television production, comedy format development, multi-camera studio workflows, and digital-first content strategy. He is passionate about building future-focused production teams and shaping scalable systems that support long-running, talent-driven series. Credits Include... Game Changer starring Giancarlo Esposito Make Some Noise starring Lisa Gilroy Very Important People starring Vic Michaelis Dimension 20 starring Matthew Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Support T.O. Arts at https://toarts.org/ You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “What I Learned Traveling Across the Country by Train: 12 Hard Truths About Control, Cost & Storytelling” at https://greaterandgrander.com/what-i-learned-traveling-across-the-country-by-train-12-hard-truths-about-control-cost-storytelling/ Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod. Episode still image is the official logo of Dropout.TV Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    1h 4m
  3. The Bachelor and The Amazing Race || Suju Vijayan, The Producers Lounge

    Feb 19

    The Bachelor and The Amazing Race || Suju Vijayan, The Producers Lounge

    Suju Vijayan is an accomplished television and film producer, director, and writer with a career spanning nearly three decades across documentary, reality television, and narrative film. She is best known for her senior story producer work on major franchises such as The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, as well as her consulting story producer role on HBO’s Gaming Wall St. Vijayan has built a reputation for shaping complex, character-driven narratives in unscripted and nonfiction formats, combining editorial precision with strong story architecture. Her credits also include directing and writing the feature film The Playback Singer, producing and directing multiple episodes of the documentary series Intimate Portrait, and contributing to culturally and socially focused television specials. With deep experience in story development, post-production, and on-the-ground production, Suju Vijayan is recognized as a versatile storyteller trusted with high-profile, narrative-driven projects across film and television. Credits Include... Intimate Portrait starring Sam Raimi The Bachelor starring Hillary Duff Independent Lens starring Ben Kingsley Amazing Race starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson The Playback Singer starring Navi Rawat Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/sujuv.bsky.social IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004068/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/suju-vijayan-3595076/ Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “Lights On, Budget Low: The Ultimate At-Home Short Film Production Guide for Small Brands” at https://greaterandgrander.com/lights-on-budget-low-the-ultimate-at-home-short-film-production-guide-for-small-brands/ Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod. Episode still image is provided by Suju Vijayan. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways   Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    1 hr

  4. Feb 12

    Producing Comedy in the Algorithm Age: Reem Edan on Content, Culture, and Creative Control

    Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor.    Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the: NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop. She was also invited to attend a program at MIT for influencers using their platforms for change.   Her more recent credits include performing in Arabic on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show”; Fail Army’s “Stand-up Fails” and “Fail News”; and starring in several digital campaigns for FOX (“Family Guy,” “The Great North”), TBS (“Chad”), Warner Bros (“DC”) and Universal (alongside Elizabeth Banks to promote “Pitch Perfect 3”).    Reem has penned memes and jokes for the official social media pages of: "Tom & Jerry," "Scooby Doo," and "Looney Tunes";  is a two-time scholarship recipient at the Groundlings; and was named one of Bustle’s “5 Muslim Women Comedians to Get You Through Social Distancing.” Credits Include... Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase starring Jess Darrow Make America Laugh Again starring Ramy Youssef Promo Life starring Stefania Spampinato Things Are Going Great for Me with J. Claude Deering starring Chris Pine Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “The 4 Comedy Spoof Formats You Need To Know” at https://greaterandgrander.com/the-4-comedy-spoof-formats-you-need-to-know/ Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways   Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    44 min

  5. Feb 5

    From Nigeria to Hollywood: Storytelling, Survival, and Cinema with Ebiye Ikuku

    Born and raised in Warri, Southern Nigeria, Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Ebi Ikuku) is an executive producer, writer, director, and journalist. At 16, she moved to London to study journalism at the University of Lincoln, where early work with outlets including BBC Radio shaped her research-driven approach to storytelling. At 21, she relocated to Los Angeles, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Production from the New York Film Academy, followed by formal acting training at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. In 2020, Ebi founded A-Bee Film Productions, a production company headquartered in California, producing short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries with a focus on socially grounded narratives. Her work spans development through post-production, and she has gained hands-on industry experience on award-winning projects, including the Netflix feature Silverton Siege. Through her films, Ebi explores identity, power, and resilience, using cinematic storytelling as a tool for cultural dialogue. Company: A-Bee Film ProductionsInstagram: @missebi and @abeefilmproductions Credits Include... The Weeping starring Doug Jones Velvet Prozak starring Lou Ferrigno Rukky starring Benjamin Levy Aguilar Not Like Other Girls starring Siddiq Saunderson Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “11 Essential Resources to Create Compelling Media That Stands Out And Masters Story Architecture for Visual Branding” at https://greaterandgrander.com/12-essential-resources-to-create-compelling-media-that-stands-out-and-masters-story-architecture-for-visual-branding/ Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    1h 5m

  6. Jan 29

    Pink Panther, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney with Deborah Todd || Producers Lounge

    Deborah Todd is an award-winning writer, game designer, producer, director, and science content executive with more than 35 years of experience creating high-impact, multi-platform media at the intersection of storytelling, technology, education, and life sciences. A pioneer in children’s entertainment and serious games, she has designed, written, or produced 30+ published titles—three reaching over one million users—and worked with major brands and studios including Disney, Google, PBS Kids, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Fox, MGM/UA, and Discovery. Deborah is the author of acclaimed books spanning healthcare, science, education, and game design, including Game Design: From Blue Sky to Green Light (a Game Developer Front Line Awards Top Five Industry Book) and Palliative Care: A Holistic Approach to Life-Limiting Disease. With deep expertise in AI, biotech, biopharma, genomics, neuroscience, environmental sustainability, and clinical trials, she specializes in translating complex science into compelling content across video, games, books, and digital platforms. A Producers Guild of America member and former WGAw leader, Deborah is also a founding executive board member of the Girls STEAM Institute, an international speaker at events like GDC and E3, and holds an MA in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University. You can donate to Girls STEAM Institute and help change the world at https://girlsteaminstitute.org/give/ Credits Include... The Pink Panther starring Matt Frewer Anastasia: Adventures with Pooka and Bartok starring Meg Ryan 101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor starring Corey Burton Let's Explore the Airport starring Jim Cissell Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “14 Hanukkah Movie Ideas for Kids That Turn Culture Into Cinematic Advocacy” at https://greaterandgrander.com/14-hanukkah-movie-ideas-for-kids-that-turn-culture-into-cinematic-advocacy/ Music is Bass Walker - Film Noir by Kevin MacLeod. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways   Bass Walker - Film Noir by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200071 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    56 min

  7. Jan 22

    Robin Williams, Don Rickles, and the Art of Storytelling with W. Vito Montone || Producers Lounge

    W. Vito Montone is an award-winning multi-platform producer, founder, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in entertainment, education, healthcare, financial, and technology in B-to-B and B-to-C models. He has worked with Disney, General Motors, and Paramount, producing for stage, television, live events, and digital platforms that have grossed over $100M. He co-founded BrandU® and Brandom® to help founders achieve "extreme clarity" and exponential growth. Find out more about Vito here, https://url.brandom.agency/Growth-Clinic Growth topics: decision processdelegationhandling areas outside your zone of geniusfuture thinkingego-led leadershiphandling exposed business communication flawssystems and process approachhiring mindsetunseen blocks of a plateauscaling barriers Come with questions, get answers from a 30+ year veteran, a ” learned Professor” so to speak. Not an elevated lecture, but a candid conversation intended to address your situation. A follow-up assessment to take you further will be available, designed to get you out of the way of your exponential business growth. Credits Include... Animated Storybook starring Don Rickles MathQuest starring Robin Williams Hades Challenge starring Keith David Entertainment Atlanta Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “Bellatrix LeStrange Prequel Series: A Masterclass in Dark Branding, Visual Storytelling, and Strategic Media” at https://greaterandgrander.com/bellatrix-lestrange-prequel-series-a-masterclass-in-dark-branding-visual-storytelling-and-strategic-media/ Music is Opheliea's Blues by Audionautix. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on https://GreaterAndGrander.com/tag/ricardo-tomasz. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways   Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Opheliea's Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Support the show

    1h 23m
  8. Jennifer Lopez, Netflix, and an Oscar; LeLoni Smith’s Wild Producer Story || Producers Lounge

    Jan 15

    Jennifer Lopez, Netflix, and an Oscar; LeLoni Smith’s Wild Producer Story || Producers Lounge

    LeLoni Smith is a Los Angeles–based documentary producer and former Netflix Documentary Films executive known for high-impact nonfiction storytelling. Her credits include Halftime starring Jennifer Lopez, the Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers, and Netflix originals such as Kangaroo Valley and Racionais MC’s: From the Streets of São Paulo. With a background in journalism, Smith rose from unscripted TV research and production roles to become a Manager at Netflix, where she helped develop globally recognized documentaries. A passionate mentor and industry advisor, she supports emerging filmmakers through career strategy and personal branding, inspired by the media legacy of Oprah Winfrey. On The Producers Lounge Podcast, LeLoni Smith shares insights on breaking into Netflix, overcoming rejection, and building a sustainable career in film and television. Credits Include... Halftime starring Tom Hanks and Jennifer Lopez Kangaroo Valley starring Sarah Snook Stamped from the Beginning starring Leer Leary Racionais MC's: From the Streets of São Paulo starring Georgina Elizabeth Okon Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “9 Foreign Equivalents to Shakespeare in 7 Languages: Global Storytelling Lessons for Brands That Want to Stand Out” at https://greaterandgrander.com/9-foreign-equivalents-to-shakespeare-in-7-languages-global-storytelling-lessons-for-brands-that-want-to-stand-out/ Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod. Episode still image is provided by LeLoni Smith. Buy Threads of Imagination Online Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Imagination-Collaborative-Weaving-Worlds/dp/1946081779 DSTL Arts Website (Buying Here Will Give More Money to Nonprofits) - https://www.dstlarts.org/product/threads-of-imagination-richard-tucci/179 Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander   Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander     Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways   Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/   Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Support the show

    54 min
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The Producers Lounge (a production of Greater & Grander productions) is an interview style podcast with media creators from around the world; an intimate discussion with storytellers about the craft and art of producing, but in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with a martini in one hand, and a cigar in another. You can follow us on any of the social media handle @GreaterGrander, or go directly to Greater and Grander dot com, to find out more.  We’ll be having independent producers, television producers, writer-showrunners, you name it! We’re your one stop shop for producing tips and tricks, as well as war stories from the front lines of filmmaking.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreaterGrander

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  • Creator
    Greater & Grander
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Richard Tucci
  • Show Website
    The Producers Lounge