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Interview: Mark Duplass, Actress Katie Aselton and Ora Duplass from Oh Christmas Tree (6/18/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 3:32


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (www.tribecafilm.com) selected films' creators and actors! This week we talk to the Duplass Family, Mark Duplass, his wife Katie Aselton and their daughter Ora Duplass who star together in the short Holiday film "Oh Christmas Tree" Ora talks about her acting debut acting alongside her father Mark and being directed by her mother Katie. Mark also talks about the screenplay he wrote for the film "The Knife" which also has a premiere at Tribeca. Mark talks about his upcoming Hulu mini-series with Ellen Pompeo formerly titled "Natalia", now called "Good American Family" and Katie talks about her film "Magic Hour" and her upcoming series Government Cheese. This is an entertaining interview not to be missed!

Interview: Everett Blunck, Owen Teague, Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews from Griffin In Summer (6/11/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 11:45


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! BTB's own Al Sotto is on location of the premiere of the coming-of-age comedy "Griffin In Summer" and talks to the cast and producers! Everett Blunck who plays Griffin talks about the audition process, leading his first feature film and working closely with co-star Owen Teague. Owen Teague talks about how he was immediately drawn to his character as a chain-smoking alcoholic player and how challenging the role was. Owen also talks about his portrayal of Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and how the actors trained in an "ape school" learning how to properly walk and perform the proper motion capture of apes. In addition, we talk to cast members Johanna Colon, Ian Hernandez-Oropeza and Gordon Rock who talk about their characters and their thoughts on being in such a high caliber film festival that is Tribeca. Ending the interview, we talk to best friends an actresses Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews who produced the film and why they decided to work behind the camera for this project. Camila also talks about how she feels about her popular CW series Riverdale coming to an end. Don't miss these amazing on-location interviews!

Interview: Documentary Director Courtney Dix from Depression Is A Beast (5/28/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 21:18


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (www.tribecafilm.com) selected films' creators and actors! This week we talk to documentary filmmaker Courtney Dixon who directed the short film "Depression Is A Beast." The film is a unique documentary that focuses on actress Jenna Kanell known for horror films like"Terrifier" as she deals with mental illness. Courtney discusses her inspiration for her film, seeking her subject in Jenna, thoughts on how the horror film community would perceive the film, using animation elements in the film and more

Interview: Actor and Voice Actor Charles Martinet from Super Mario Brothers (5/21/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 5:21


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive on-location interviews from Philadelphia Fan Expo fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/ with actor and voice actor legend Charles Martinet the voice of the iconic Mario and Luigi from the Super Mario Brothers video game franchise! BTB's own Chachi McFly talks to the voice icon on how he landed the role as Mario, his first Mario project, what inspired his Mario voice, and whether he plays the video games! Don't miss this interview Super Mario fans! (NOTE: Per Charles request, we did not ask questions related to the Super Mario Brothers 2024 film where he voiced Mario's Dad Giuseppe)

Interview: Actor Ethan Suplee from My Name Is Earl and Mallrats (5/14/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 6:13


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive on-location interviews from Philadelphia Fan Expo fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/ with actor Ethan Suplee! BTB's own Al Sotto talks to Ethan about one of his more memorable roles in Mallrats as well as the much-anticipated Mallrats 2: Twilight of the Mallrats, of which he recently did a script read. Ethan also talks about the possibility of a My Name is Earl sequel or reunion, his idea for a Boy Meets World sequel including his bully character and his work on Hulu's Chance with Hugh Laurie. Ethan also gives us health advice and his motivation in dropping weight and getting into incredible physical shape!

Interview: Actress Diana Lee Inosanto from Ahsoka and The Mandalorian (5/7/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 6:18


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive on-location interviews from Philadelphia Fan Expo https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/ with actress Diana Lee Inosanto from Ahsoka and The Mandalorian. Morgan talks about landing the role of Night Sister Morgan Elsbeth, how being a martial artist helped land the role, her godfather the late Bruce Lee, working with Dave Filoni in both live action in Ahsoka and voice-over in the animated Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi and much more! Diana talks about her friendship with the Ahsoka cast that she calls Star Wars Ohana, in particular working with late great Ray Stevenson Ahsoka's Baylin Skoll. In addition, we ask Diana's thoughts on potentially working on the Star Wars Dave Filoni movie and also what her favorite Filipino dishes are!

Interview: Tennis Icon Stan Smith and Director Danny Lee from Who Is Stan Smith (4/23/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 19:50


Interview: Tennis Icon Stan Smith and Director Danny Lee from Who Is Stan Smith (4/23/24) by Below the Belt Show

Interview: Actor John Philbin from Point Break and Children of the Corn (4/16/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:22


Interview: Actor John Philbin from Point Break and Children of the Corn (4/16/24) by Below the Belt Show

Interview: Actor Courtney Gains from Can't Buy Me Love and Children of the Corn (4/16/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 9:21


Interview: Actor Courtney Gains from Can't Buy Me Love and Children of the Corn (4/16/24) by Below the Belt Show

Interview: Actress Stacey Nelkin from Halloween 3 Season of the Witch (4/2/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:56


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a great interview from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Chachi McFly talks to former actress now substance abuse counselor Stacey Nelkin best known for her role in Halloween 3: Season of the Witch! Stacey talks about her favorite role in the industry and the recent resurgence in popularity of the Halloween franchise with the new films.

Interview: Actress Patricia Velasquez from The Mummy (4/2/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 7:10


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a great interviews from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actress Patricia Velasquez best known for The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. Patricia talks about working with Brendan Fraser and Dwayne "The Rock Johnson" in The Mummy films. In addition, Patricia talks about working on Satanic Hispanics with director Eduardo Sanchez. Patricia also gives some valuable gives advice as well!

Interview: Comic Book Writer and Screenwriter Jeph Loeb (3/26/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 15:13


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive on-location interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC! BTB's own Mike "The General" talks to comic book writer and screenwriter legend, Jeph Loeb! The prolific writer talks about how his works including Batman The Long Halloween and Hush that have influenced Matt Reeves blockbuster "The Batman". Jeph talks about how he got involved in the industry from reading Archie comics to writing for Teen Wolf starring Michael J Fox.

Interview: Comic Book Artist Ron Garney (3/19/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 13:11


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC! BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to comic book artist and creator Ron Garney, known for his art work in Boom Comic's BRZRKR. Ron talks about working with and collaborating with actor extraordinaire Keanu Reeves, as well as his creative process when working with comic book writers.

Actor and Comedian Steven Michael Quezada from Breaking Bad (3/12/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 8:34


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC! It a Breaking Bad special as we welcome Breaking Bad actor Steven Michael Quezada! In an exclusive interview Steven talks about how Breaking Bad has changed his career, working as a stand-up comic and comedy club owner and much more!

Interview: Actors Luis Moncada and Daniel Moncada from Breaking Bad (3/12/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 8:23


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC. It's a Breaking Bad special as we welcome Breaking Bad actors, the Salamanca Twins, Luis and Daniel Moncada! In an exclusive interview Luis Moncada along with his brother Daniel, use let's just say flowery language to talk about their Breaking Bad journey and their career, the experience on the Con circuit. Don't miss it or the Salamanca Twins will off you!

Interview: Reality TV Star Jonny Fairplay from House of Villians and Survivor (3/5/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 33:00


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an entertaining interview with one of BTB's first ever guests, podcaster, reality TV icon and star of E! Network's House of Villains and CBS Survivor, Jonny Fairplay! The Fair talks about his experience on the wild and dramatic reality show House of Villains, the newest season of Survivor and the latest in WWE including the Vince McMahon controversy. Don't miss it!

Interview: Actor J. Lee from The Orville (2/27/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 6:27


Interview: Actor J. Lee from The Orville (2/27/24) by Below the Belt Show

Interview: Technical Consultant Dr. Erin Macdonald from Star Trek featuring Tawny Newsome (2/21/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 5:25


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents interviews from the Far Point Con (farpointcon.com/) with Star Trek Techical Consultant Dr. Erin Macdonald! In an exclusive interview, BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to the renown astrophysicist on how she became a consultant for the Paramount Plus Star Trek shows, how she contributes to the scripts, and much more! In a special surprise actress Tawny Newsome (Star Trek Lower Decks/Star Trek Strange New Worlds) talks about how much an asset Erin is on the shows! Don't miss it!

Interview: Actress Alix Angelis from This Is Me Now (2/13/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 26:07


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another incredible interview as BTB's own Al Sotto along with "Your Grace" Morgan Fabulous talk to actress Alix Angelis! Alex can be seen in Jennifer Lopez biographic film "This Is Me...Now" portraying "The Quiet One." Alix talks about the audition process of the film, working with J-Lo who financed the film herself, and the amazing sets and cinematography seen in the film. In addition, Alix talks about her dream projects, working with her twin sister and also talks a little bit about her horror film "Imaginary'! Don't miss it!

Interview: Voice Actor Cal Dodd from X-Men 97 (2/13/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 13:17


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an "x-citing" interview from the Far Point Con (farpointcon.com/) and it's none other than voice-actor "x-traordinare" Cal Dodd, best known for voicing Wolverine in the original X-Men the Animated Series and the new X-Men 97 series on Disney Plus. In an "x-clusive" interview, Cal talks to BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad about his thoughts on X-Men being rebooted for Disney Plus, working with the rest of the voice cast including Lenore Zann, and even meeting Hugh Jackman! Don't miss it, Bub!

Interview: Actress Michelle Krusiec from Float (2/7/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 21:52


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) welcomes actress Michelle Krusiec from the feature film Float! The film "Float", based on a book by Kate Marchant is a romantic drama that is the perfect date movie as we approach Valentine's Day. We talk to Michelle Krusiec about how she got involved with the film "Float" shooting is the scenic British Columbia and more! In addition, we talk to Michelle about her TV work including portraying Ana Mae Wong in Neflix Hollywood as well as her role in CW's Supergirl!

Interview: Director Sherren Lee from from Float and Kim's Convenience (1/30/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 17:55


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) welcomes accomplished director Sherren Lee from the feature film Float. The film, based on a book by Kate Marchant is a romantic drama that is the perfect date movie as we approach Valentine's Day. We talk to Sherren about production on the film, casting of Robbie Amell and Andrea Bang, how the film was loosely based on Sherren's life, directing Kim's Convenience and much more!

Interview: Actress Francesca Capaldi and Actor Ken Arnold (1/24/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 32:55


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) present welcomes actress Francesca Capaldi and actor Ken Arnold from the horror film "Last Night at Terrace Lanes." Francesca talks about going from Disney child star to horror actress as well as how she got involved with the project. Francesca talks about working with CG dogs (Dog Days Who Saved Summer and Max 2), which actors she would love to work with and much more!

Interview: Actor RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad (3/19/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 9:10


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our on-location interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC.! In an exclusive, actor RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. from AMC's Breaking Bad. In an exclusive interview, RJ talks to BTB's own Al Sotto about his Awesome Con experience with his fellow Breaking Bad cast mates, where he would like to see the Walter White Jr. character if there was a spin-off and why we didn't see a cameo in El Camino. In addition RJ talked about his film Triumph starring Terrence Howard, upcoming films Isaac (now titled Love Me Dead) and Westhampton and Guardians of Justice on Netflix. Don't miss it!

Interview: Actor and Comedian Andrew Bachelor from The Walking Dead (2/7/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 15:55


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with actor and comedian Andrew Bachelor aka King Bach! The film "Float", based on a book by Kate Marchant is a romantic drama that is the perfect date movie as we approach Valentine's Day. First, we talk to Andrew about production on the film, his comic relief character, how he joined the project and his friendship with actor Robbie Amell and more! In addition, Andrew talks about his work on the recent Walking Dead The Ones Who Live where he reprises his character from the main Walking Dead Show in Season 10! All this and much more!

Ep 853: Nick Russell and Nick Musgrove from Favourites (4/30/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 186:33


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) brings to you another amazing show! We present exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! At the end of the program we talk to Australian filmmakers Nick Russell (director/co-writer) and Nick Musgroves (co-writer)from the short film "Favourites" (tribecafilm.com/films/favourites-2024). We talk to the creators about their thoughts on being selected for Tribeca, whether the film could be adapted into a feature film, their inspiration and much more! The duo also talks about how Australian actors do well in the U.S, the possibility of Margot Robbie appearing and even Star Wars! Don't miss it! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition, The "King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, Darth Paul Wallis, Wes Whitlock and photog Domingo Juan join in for the all the fun! Al, Chachi and Domingo talk about their experience at the White House Correspondence Dinner and weekend events that you don't want to miss! Classic Cut: Psychedelic Furs "Pretty In Pink"

Interview: Actor Kevin Csolak from Broadway's Gypsy and West Side Story (1/28/25)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 30:18


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with stage and screen actor Kevin Csolak! Kevin can be seen currently on Broadway in what critics are calling one of the greatest musicals of all time, Gypsy (www.gypsybway.com). Kevin, who plays Tulsa discusses working with Broadway legends in Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein, the audition process and much more. In addition, Kevin talks about his work in both the stage and film adaptation of West Side Story, being directed by one of the greats, Steven Spielberg, working on set in the hot summer and more! Also, Kevin talks about his recurring role on the show, Animal Kingdom as well as dancing alongside Justin Timberlake at the 2018 Superbowl! Don't miss this interview!

Ep 852: Tennis Icon Stan Smith and Director Danny Lee from Who Is Stan Smith (4/23/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 157:07


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a stellar show as we welcome one of the all-time greats of pro tennis and a tennis shoe entrepreneur, the one and only Stan Smith! Stan along with Director Danny Lee talk about the documentary feature "Who Is Stan Smith" detailing the life story of the Tennis Icon. Sam talks about his friendship with Arthur Ashe, what he wishes made it into the film, his experience amidst the Vietnam DMZ zone when travelling and of course his iconic shoes and his thoughts on celebrities wear them! Director Danny Lee talks about shooting the documentary, the challenges of editing/postproduction and more! Dont' miss it! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition, The "King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, Mike "The General" Zad, "The Ravishing Russian" Anna Kuchma, "The Freakin Rican" Desi Velez and "The Adorable One" Ali Dash join in for the all the fun! Classic Cut: Deniece Williams "Let's Hear It For The Boy" Classic Cut: The Veronicas "Untouched"

Ep 851: Actor Courtney Gains and Actor John Philbin (4/16/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 185:43


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring two more great interviews from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Chachi McFly talks to actor Courtney Gains best known for his roles on Can't Buy Me Love and Children of the Corn. Chachi talks to Courtney about his role in the iconic Back To The Future, working with Patrick Dempsey and the late Amanda Peterson, and It's Sunny In Philadelphia. Courtney even talks about the first initial shoot of Back to the Future with Eric Stoltz! Courtney recites his famous catch phrase as well! At the end of the program BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actor John Philbin in a hilarious interview, who appeared in Children of the Corn with Courtney Gains. John talks about his despise of sequels and reboots, working on Point Break, his friendship with Keanu Reeves, working with the late Patrick Swayze and his love of all things MSNBC and p*rn! John also talks about teaching surfing to Hollywood actors including Viggo Mortensen, Helen Hunt and Kate Bosworth. Don't miss at the end one of the funniest promos in BTB history! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition, The "King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, "The Voice of Reason" Michael Jayne and the "Sith Lord" Darth Paul Wallis, joins in on the panel to discuss the latest in entertainment. The crew goes over our Wrestlemania 40 predictions and much more!

Interview: Reilly Walters, Carmen Berkeley and Carter Ward from Step Back Doors Closing (12/3/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 38:47


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with Director and Writer Carter Ward and stars Reilly Walters and Carmen Berkeley from the independent feature film “Step Back Doors Closing.” The romantic drama film is an official selection of the prestigious “Dances With Films” Festival (https://danceswithfilms.com) festival, both in LA and NYC. Carter talks about his inspiration for the film that is shot mostly in Washington DC, the challenges of shooting national monuments, continuity challenges shooting a film that takes place in 24 hours and much more! Reilly and Carmen talk about the casting process, shooting intimate scenes and more! Both Carmen and Reilly have also appeared on Law and Order SVU and talk about their experience on set as well as their other projects! Carter, Reilly, and Carmen also talk about their dream projects and who they would like to work with! BTB's own Al Sotto, also an actor in this film, talks about his scene in Martin's Tavern in Georgetown as the wise restaurant server that offers some advice to the young couple! For more information and for tickets for the NY premiere visit https://danceswithfilms.com/step-back-doors-closing-ny/

Ep 850: Actress Patricia Velasquez and Actress Stacey Nelkin (4/2/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 203:17


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring two great interviews from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actress Patricia Velasquez best known for The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. Patricia talks about working with Brendan Fraser and Dwayne "The Rock Johnson" in The Mummy films. In addition Patricia talks about working on Satanic Hispanics with director Eduardo Sanchez. Patricia also gives some valuable gives advice as well! BTB's own Chachi McFly talks to former actress now substance abuse counselor Stacey Nelkin best known for her role in Halloween 3: Season of the Witch! Stacey talks about her favorite role in the industry and the recent resurgence in popularity of the Halloween franchise with the new films. BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition Mike "The General" Zad, "The Voice of Reason" Michael Jayne, "Sith Lord" Darth Paul Wallis, cosplayer Wes Whitlock and wrestling promoter Phil Stamper joins in on the panel. The crew discusss our Wrestlemania 40 predictions and much more! Song Credits Classic Cut - Rick Derringer "Real American"

Ep 849: Comic Book Writer and Screenwriter Jeph Loeb and Cosplayer Laney Feni (3/26/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 190:50


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring the rest of our interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC. Our featured guest is comic book writer and screenwriter legend, Jeph Loeb! BTB's own Mike "The General" talks to the prolific writer about how his works including Batman The Long Halloween and Hush have influenced Matt Reeves "The Batman". Jeph talks about how he got involved in the industry from reading Archie comics to writing for Teen Wolf starring Michael J Fox. In addition BTB's own Al Sotto talks to professional cosplayers Laney Feni, Joe Colton and Wes Whitlock! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition joining us will be "The King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, "The SIth Lord" Darth Paul Wallis, and actor and podcaster James "Games" Malone. Song Credits Classic Cut - The Smashing Pumpkins "Siva"

Ep 848: Actor RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad and Comic Book Artist Ron Garney (3/19/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 167:42


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring more interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC. Our featured interview is with actor RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. from AMC's Breaking Bad. In an exclusive interview RJ talks to BTB's own Al Sotto about his Awesome Con experience with his fellow Breaking Bad cast mates, where he would like to see the Walter White Jr. character if there was a spin-off and why we didn't see a cameo in El Camino. In addition RJ talked about his film Triump starring Terrence Howard, upcoming films Isaac (now titled Love Me Dead) and Westhampton and Guardians of Justice on Netflix. Don't miss it! In addition BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to comic book artist and creator Ron Garney, known for his art work in Boom Comic's BRZRKR. Ron talks about working with and collaborating with actor extraordinaire Keanu Reeves, as well as his creative process when working with comic book writers. BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition joining us will be "The King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, "Voice of Reason" Michael Dougherty, model and influencer Sarah "Snuffleupagus" Bentman and for the first time on BTB, cyber security guru Chris Magnan! Song Credits Classic Cut - The Corrs "Breathless"

Ep 847: Steven Michael Quezada, Luis Moncada and Daniel Moncada from Breaking Bad (3/12/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 146:54


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show featuring our first interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) in Washington DC. It a Breaking Bad special we welcome Breaking Bad actor Steven Michael Quezada and the Salamanca Twins, Luis and Daniel Moncada! In an exclusive interview Steven talks about how Breaking Bad has changed his career, working as a stand up comic and comedy club owner and much more! And in a very entertaining interview Luis Moncada along with his brother Daniel, use let's just say flowery language to talk about their Breaking Bad journey and their career, the experience on the Con circuit. Don't miss it or the Salamanca Twins will off you! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition it's an A-Team panel as BTB Original "The King of the 80s" Chachi McFly, Mike "The General" Zad and "The Once and Future King" Martin Lopez join the panel! The guys talk about the Oscars and much more! Song Credits Classic Cut - Eric Carmen "Hungry Eyes"

Ep 846: Reality TV Star Jonny Fairplay from House of Villians and Survivor (3/5/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 141:15


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another great show as we welcome back one of BTB's first ever guests and good friend, podcaster, reality TV icon and star of E! Network's House of Villains and CBS Survivor, Jonny Fairplay! The Fair talks about his experience on the wild and dramatic reality show House of Villains, the newest season of Survivor and the latest in WWE including the Vince McMahon controversy. Don't miss it! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition BTB Original "The King of the 80s" Chachi McFly returns as co-host in this rare two panel panel show that kicks it old school! Song Credits Classic Cut - Alabama 3 "Woke Up This Morning"

Interview: Actor Greg Grunberg from Star Wars The Force Awakens and Heroes (7/16/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 39:35


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an interview that's out of this world! We present an exclusive interview ahead of the upcoming Shore Leave Con (https://www.shore-leave.com/) with actor extraordinaire Greg Grunberg who will be appearing at the Con! Greg, known for his many of his roles in the genre of sci-fi and superheroes talks to us about his career past and present! We talk to Greg about his friendship with JJ Abrams, and working on Star Wars The Force Awakens and The Last Skywalker, thoughts on the death of his character Snap Wexley, a possible return in a Poe Dameron series and the souvenier that he took from the Millenium Falcon! We also talk to Greg about the possibilty of reviving his role as Matt Parkman in the Heroes Eclipsed series, a sequel or reboot of the famed Heroes show. Greg also discusses working in the upcoming Duster series produced by JJ Abrams, producing the Pete Rose documentary and appearing on the upcoming Lost documentary! In addition, Greg talks about his band, The Action Figures Band (https://www.theactionfiguresband.com/) performing and collaborating with other fellow actors! Don't miss this great interview!

Ep 845: Actor J. Lee from The Orville (2/27/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 141:02


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another show that's out of this galaxy! We present our final interview from the Far Point Con (farpointcon.com/) with actor J. Lee best known for his role of Lt. John LaMarr in the sci-fi series "The Orville"! In an exclusive interview, BTB's own Al Sotto asks J. about the future of the series and whether we can expect a Season 4, as well as his thoughts on the shift of tone of the show from season 2 to 3. In addition we ask J. about which Orville technology would he like to see today as well as directing in his upcoming feature film! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition BTB welcomes Mike "The General" Zad as well as the "Voice of Reason" Michael Jayne! Also joining the first half of the show is Vince "Vinny Mac" Eisenson to talk about his episode of the ABC hidden camera series "What Would You Do?" Song Credits Classic Cut - Goo Goo Dolls "Two Days In February"

Interview: Director and Writer Antonina Kerguelen from Salsa (5/28/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 19:03


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! We talk to director and writer Antonina Kerguelen from the selected short film "Salsa!" which is about a deaf American tourist Liana who falls for Margarita, at a small town salsa club. In addition we discuss how the 14 minute film took seven years to produce, the casting process and working with a deaf actress in Isabelle Troupe, shooting in a small town in Colombia and much more! Don't miss it!

Interview: Director Mdhamiri Nkemi from Original Skin (5/14/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 17:59


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! We talk to director Mdhamiri Nkemi to discuss his Tribeca selected short film "Original Skin" (https://tribecafilm.com/films/original-skin-2024) which is a dramatic sci-fi project that takes place in a world where those who have sex swap bodies. Mdhamiri talks about working with writer Eve Hedderwick Turner about the film's mind-blowing logline that is definitely not a family friendly Freaky Friday! In addition Mdhamiri talks about casting Olive Gray (Halo) and Sorcha Groundsell (His Dark Materials), the planned feature length film version, the production process and much more! Mdhamiri also talks about working with Emma D'Arcy (House of the Dragon) as an editor in last year's selected Tribeca Festival film "for people in trouble" and much more!

Interview: Julia Aks and Steve Pinder from Jane Austen's Period Drama (5/7/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 25:54


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! We talk to creators and co-writers/co-directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder from Jane Austen's Period Drama about the short film where Jane Austen gets proposed to and gets her period at the most inopportune time! In addition we discuss their inspiration for the film, the possibility of the feature length adaptation, how an American cast portrayed English accents, as well as their other projects that deal with bodily excretions! Don't miss it!

Interview: Nick Russell and Nick Musgrove from Favourites (4/30/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 27:08


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents exclusive interviews with 2024 Tribeca Festival (https://tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! We talk to Australian filmmakers Nick Russell (director/co-writer) and Nick Musgroves (co-writer)from the short film "Favourites" (https://tribecafilm.com/films/favourites-2024). We talk to the creators about their thoughts on being selected for Tribeca, whether the film could be adapted into a feature film, their inspiration and much more! The duo also talks about how Australian actors do well in the U.S, the possibilty of Margot Robbie appearing and even Star Wars! Dont miss it!

Interview: Actress Jenn Harris from American Fiction and She's Clean (5/21/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 27:16


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an incredible interview with actress, writer, director and educator Jenn Harris who talks about her award winning short film "She's Clean". She's Clean logline is as follows: "From the comfort of her bathroom, a resilient woman tries to marry her desires for sexual freedom with emotional intimacy by showering with all her dates." We talk to Jenn about topics that definitely go "Below The Belt" including the casting process for her dates, her thoughts on nudity and sexual situations in the film, and if any of the actors were turned on during the shoot. You can view "She's Clean" exclusively on Vimeo here at the following link: https://vimeo.com/742901443 In addition we talk to Jenn about working with Jeffrey Wright and Issa Rae in the Oscar nominated film "American Fiction" and portraying the extreme liberal Ailene character in the film. Don't miss it!

Interview: Actor Clint Jordan, Faryl Amadeus and Director Joe Maggio from Bliss (1/16/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 31:42


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a special interview with actors Clint Jordan and Faryl Amadeus and director Joe Maggio from the Slamdance 2024 selected feature film "Bliss"! Bliss is a sequel of the film "VIrgil Bliss" that also premiered at Slamdance 22 years ago! We ask the director Joe about the production that was completed in 10 days as well as the reason for the sequel 22 years later which many compare to the film "Boyhood". Don't miss this incredible interview!

Interview: Actor James Dumont from Candy Cane Lane and The Righteous Gemstones (12/13/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 52:43


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an interview with a four time BTB guest, actor extraordinaire James Dumont who can be seen in the Holiday film exclusive on Amazon Prime Video, "Candy Cane Lane"! In an exclusive interview we talk to James about portraying Tracie Ellis Ross' Boss, working with CGI chickens, meeting Eddie Murphy and much much more! In addition James talks about working on HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, how the series was renewed for a fourth season, working on the show with his son who plays the middle son of the Gemstone Family, and overall working with Danny McBride. James also promotes his pilot "That Guy" about being an actor in fame purgatory along with sharing an interesting story working with Tom Cruise with something you may not expect! Don't miss it!

Interview: Actor Ahmed Mawas from Rescuing Christmas (12/5/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 25:53


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents and exclusive interview with actor Ahmed Mawas who can be seen the fantasy Christmas rom-com, "Rescuing Christmas" on Hallmark! In an exclusive interview, Ahmed talks to us about working with Rachel Leigh Cooke in the Holiday film, shooting in Duluth, MN, and much more! Ahmed also talks about his work in the Netlix animated series "Human Resources", Netflix "The Recruit" and Amazon's "The Terminal List." What was Ahmed's impression of Chris Pratt? Find out in our interview!

Interview: Actor Dakota Shapiro from Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (11/28/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 23:23


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) an exclusive interview with actor Dakota Shapiro, known for his role as Billy Taupe in the blockbuster Hunger Games "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Dakota talks about working on the prequel film, working with Rachel Zegler and director Francis Lawrence, the audition process, experiencing the red carpet premiere and much more! In addition we talk to Dakota about his experience on the "Lost Boys" pilot and what we would have expected if the pilot become a series. Great interview not to miss!

Interview: Actress and Writer Stephanie Sanditz from The High Life (11/14/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 29:54


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with writer and actress Stephanie Sanditz! Stephanie wrote, produced and starred in the award winning pilot "The High Life" which was selected from our friends at the Baltimore Next Media Web Fest (www.bnmwebfest.com). Stephanie talks about her pilot as well as her recent work on "The List" starring Halston Sage. Stephanie also discusses her recent writing endeavors including a script for the popular indie comic "Shi" and much more!

Interview: Comic Book Creators Erik Larsen and Ghezal Omar (11/7/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 13:56


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our final interviews from the 2023 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to popular comic book creator and founder of Image Comics, Erik Larsen! In an exclusive interview we talk to Erik about his current relationship with the rest of the Image Comics founders, bringing back the Sinister Six to Marvel, and leaving Marvel for Image and creating Savage Dragon. We also ask Erik the reason for Savage Dragon evolving to get more adult and racy over the years. An entertaining interview not to be missed! In addition, General Zad talks to creator Ghezal Omar from "Pimpkiller" and "357 Magnum Opus" and the first mainstream Afghani in the U.S.! Ghezal talks about how her screenplay was developed into "357" and her filmmaker influences including Martin Scorcese, David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino. She discusses her works as well as whether we could expect a live action version.

Interview: Nic Smal and Lucy Heavens from Kiff (10/31/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 5:35


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents more exclusive interviews from the New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to writers and creators of the Disney animated show Kiff, in Nic Smal and Lucy Heavens! Zad asks about the inspiration of the popular series, and how the show got picked up by Disney. Which animated series inspired Nic and Lucy to create Kiff? Find out in our exclusive interview!

Interview: Comic Book Writer Jason Aaron (10/31/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 6:55


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) more exclusive interviews from the 2023 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to popular comic book writer Jason Aaron! Jason is known for his work on The Avengers and Thor and is a co-creator of Gorr the God Butcher, and the Jane Foster Thor storyline we saw in Thor Love and Thunder! Zad talks to Jason about his upcoming work with DC including Batman: Off-World and Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World with Boom Comics! Don't miss it!

Interview: Swampy Marsh and Dan Povenmire from Phineas and Ferb (10/24/23)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 4:51


Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents more exclusive interviews from teh 2023 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Al Sotto chats with creators and showrunners of Disney's Phineas and Ferb, Swampy Marsh and Dan Povenmire! The creators talk about their much anticipated upcoming new season after many years as well as how they envision a live action version of Phineas and Ferb.

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