DEAD DROP: Dispatches from Jon F. Merz

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Stay up to date with all the latest news from bestselling author Jon F. Merz as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. New episodes each week! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Jon F. Merz

  • Nov 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 30: Feature Film Debrief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 40:04


In Episode 30, Jon talks all about his experiences leading up to his debut role in the feature film Mother/Android. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 29: Movie Prep, Night Frights, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 27:13


Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-on-one In Episode 29, Jon talks about more movie prep work ahead of next week's on-set filming, short stories, and Halloween 2020 plans. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 28: Movie Auditions, Night Frights, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 32:25


Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-on-one In Episode 28, Jon talks about more movie auditions, writing short stories, and Night Frights productions. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 27: Increasing Your Value On-Set, Writing Short Stories, And More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 33:25


In Episode 27, Jon talks about how to increase your value as an actor or model on-set, writing three stories at once, and production notes on podcasts. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-on-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 26: Film Stuff, TV Stuff, Writing Updates & More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 35:42


In Episode 26, Jon talks about some of the things that happen when you book a role in a feature film, TV auditions, writing updates, and much more. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-on-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 25: Feature Film Details & Plus Night Frights

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 35:07


In Episode 25, Jon reveals the name of the feature film he is in, and spills the beans on Night Frights, a band new series coming out from Poundcake. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-on-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 24: Acting News + A Short Story Excerpt

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 40:27


In Episode 24, Jon talks about more acting news, a little bit about politics, and a special excerpt from a brand new short story. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-one-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 23: More News on the Feature Film Role + New Writing & Filming Projects

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 35:14


In Episode 23, Jon has some more news about the role he booked in a new science fiction feature film plus a new writing project, new filming stuff from Poundcake, and really bad casting auditions. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-one-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 22: Booked a Role In a Feature Film + Filming & A New Excerpt

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 34:00


In Episode 22, Jon talks about booking a role in a new science fiction feature film plus a new excerpt from a short story called A Favor For The Dead. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-one-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 21: Auditions, Poundcake Podcasts, and an Excerpt from the Novel Raider X

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 38:59


A busy week of self-tape auditions, followed by new shows coming out on the Poundcake Youtube channel, and finally...an excerpt from Jon's forthcoming novel, Raider X. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 20: Nine Months? Let's Get Updated!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 44:36


Okay it's been 9 months since our last episode, but a lot has happened and this episode covers it all. Plus, we're filming these now, so you can also watch them over on Youtube! Come listen to what has been going on with Jon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 19: Acting Updates, Writing Updates, and Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 40:04


Catching up after some time away with a boatload of updates, plus we talk about the holidays... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 18: Happy 50th Birthday To Me! Plus, New Book & More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 23:42


Holy crap, Jon's 50! A new book release today, The Death Master, and much more... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 17: Acting News, Production News, Writing News, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 23:09


Latest updates on all three fronts in my crazy life plus a special shout-out to Dave & Roz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 16: Auditions, New TV Commercial, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 27:29


In this episode we talk about more auditions, I booked a new TV commercial, Poundcake production news, writing updates, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 15: Acting Updates, Production News, Youtube, & More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 22:42


In this episode we talk about the latest news on the acting front, production news from Poundcake (sorta), the rebirth of my Youtube channel, and writing updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 14: Writing a Movie In a Week, Auditions That Take You Out Of Your Comfort Zone, and More...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 25:33


In this episode we'll talk about writing a screenplay in a week and crazy auditions that take you out of your comfort zone, as well as some writing updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 13: Callbacks, Writing Updates, and The New Online Shop!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 23:45


We talk about what can happen at a callback audition, filming pickup scenes in movies that have already wrapped, writing stuff, and the launch of the new online shop at jonfmerz.net/shop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 12: Auditioning with Kids, New Releases, and More...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 24:25


We'll talk about auditioning with kids and the latest writing releases coming at you now and in the next few weeks. Also news on others stuff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 11: Auditions, New Releases, and Writing Progress + Merch!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 30:16


We talk the latest on auditions that I've gone on, potential jobs coming up, new releases in the writing sector, and progress on a number of projects, plus a website discussion about new...stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 10: Acting Auditions, New Releases, and Tons of Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 36:09


In this episode we catch up after some time away from the podcast and talk about cool auditions, new book releases, and a ton of writing updates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 9: All About the Writing + Exclusive Lawson Excerpt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 31:22


In this episode I'm focusing entirely on the writing that I'm working on. Tons of projects, release schedules, and more, along with an exclusive excerpt from the just-announced new Lawson Vampire Mission: Ghost Work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 8: Auditions, THE SANCTION exclusive excerpt, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 35:25


In this episode we talk about new auditions, the first Poundcake/New Ronin production, an exclusive excerpt from THE SANCTION, and more... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 7: Live screenplay reading of "TURK," exclusive excerpt from Hand of the Yakuza, and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 33:17


In this episode I talk about being part of the cast of a live reading of the screenplay for a new movie "Turk" written by bestselling author Casey Sherman, I read an exclusive chapter from Hand of the Yakuza - book 3 in The Ninja Apprentice series, and more... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 6: Acting Communication, Audio Stories, Writing Updates, & More...

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 29:39


In this episode we talk about how crazy things can get when it comes to communication in the acting world, I share an exclusive excerpt from the new audio story on my website, "I, The Courier," writing updates, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 5: Acting No-No's, Power Pods, and Spotify Playlists

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 29:47


In this episode we talk about what NOT to do once you book a modeling or acting job, introduce the new audio downloads called Power Pods on my website, talk Spotify playlists, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 4: Audition Tips, Writing Updates, SECOND CHANCE Excerpt, & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 37:35


In this episode we talk about how to maximize your chances of booking a job at an audition, updates on a variety of writing projects, and an exclusive excerpt from a never-released-still-in-progress thriller called SECOND CHANCE that will some day see publication if I ever finish the silly thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 3: Stage Moms, Sands of Omega, and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 33:40


A recent audition sheds light on how to be a professional and how not to behave toward casting people. We'll also hear an exclusive excerpt from my new novel, SANDS OF OMEGA, as well as discuss new changes at the website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 2: Bad Directors, Exclusive Excerpts, and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 33:28


In this installment, we'll cover the ups and down of being involved in indie film projects with bad directors, not one - but TWO - exclusive excerpts from my writing projects, and more. Tune in and give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

Episode 1: Quick Overview and Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 27:47


Welcome to the very first episode of the DEAD DROP podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

DEAD DROP: Dispatches from Jon F. Merz (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 0:30


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