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In this video podcast series, we're going to be sharing our wisdom, insight, and stories from the last twenty years of working as a film company. New episodes premiering monthly.

Retrospec Films


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    Season 2, Episode 1 - How to Film 30 Interviews for McDonald's in Under 6 Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 20:51


    In the first episode of our new season, Jason, Caroline, and Jessica talk about a recent project with McDonald's where we captured “man-on-the-street” interviews that highlight their brand, their restaurants, and their app.    To watch this episode and others, visit retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 47 - The Oklahoma Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 18:16


    In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Adam talk about the pre-production, production, and post-production of filming and editing TravelOK's "The Oklahoma Roadtrip," a 52-episode series that features that state's best attractions, tastiest restaurants, standout festivals, and passionate Oklahomans sharing their unique stories! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 46 - Classic Sundaes with Braum's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 23:57


    In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Adam talk about the pre-production, production, and post-production that went into creating a series of videos for Braum's to highlight their classic sundaes! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 45 - Oklahoma Day with A-Best Roofing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 17:19


    In this episode, Jason, Caroline, and Joel talk about the creative development, production, and post-production that went into creating a social media video parody of the song "Oklahoma" for one of our clients, A-Best Roofing! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 44 - The Galley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 20:07


    In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Alicia talk through the pre-production, production, and post-production of creating social media content for The Galley, an expansive line of functional, smart, and stylish kitchen workstations, wash stations, and bar stations, where "one can prepare, cook, serve, entertain, and wash in one central location." To watch this podcast episode and others, visit retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 43 - Baylor's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 19:36


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Jessica delve into the pre-production, production, and editing of a project for a local non-profit, the Little Light House (LLH). This project shines a spotlight on the incredible professionals at LLH through the lens of Baylor, one of the children benefiting from LLH's supportive services. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 42 - SmileSense with SeneGence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 20:08


    In this episode, Jason, Ben, and Jessica discuss the creative development, pre-production, production, and post-production for a launch/brand video for SmileSense, a new product by SeneGence. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 41 - Reasor's Monopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 17:38


    In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Madi discuss the creative development, pre-production, production, and post-production of creating 15 and 30-second commercials for a project for Reasor's to promote their Monopoly-themed Pick 3 & Win sweepstakes. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 40 - "Big City Boys" by BRONCHO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 23:10


    In this episode, Jason, Jacob, and Brandon discuss a project we worked on as part of a launch campaign for iPhone 10 and Apple that highlighted a local band, BRONCHO, for their music video "Big City Boys." Our team will talk through casting, props, wardrobe, production, and post production, as well as the nuance of filming a music video exclusively on iPhone! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 39 - The NY Giant at Mazzio's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 19:22


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Brandon discuss a project that we worked on with AcrobatAnt to help Mazzio's create 15 and 30-second commercials that would bring back their NY Giant-sized pizza! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 38 - World of Concrete with Hilti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 23:47


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss a project for Hilti called World of Concrete! This annual event is one that our team has done for more than 15 years, and in this episode we'll discuss traveling, filming, and editing content for this multi-day event and how it's evolved and changed over the years. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 37 - Reasor's Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 22:39


    In preparation for the holiday season, Reasor's reached out to our team to develop a concept, as well as create a 30-second commercial that would highlight the grocery store and their available holiday options for shoppers. In this episode, Jason, Tayler, Caroline, Cole, and Mark discuss the creative development, production, and post-production of this project. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 36 - City of Jenks Fire Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 23:36


    After receiving a grant for hiring additional firefighters to their team, the City of Jenks wanted to create a brand/recruitment video to highlight the culture of their team and what it takes to be a City of Jenks firefighter. In this episode, Jason, Jessica, Tayler, Kyle, and HT talk through the creative development, pre-production, production, and editing that went into creating a full-length and 30-second video for the City of Jenks. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 35 - Shooting Beauty with SeneGence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 22:46


    When SeneGence, a global beauty, skin care, and lifestyle company, wanted to update their photography assets on their website, catalog, and other marketing collateral, they reached out to our team to execute the art direction, model casting, photography, and editing of those assets. In this episode, Jason, Jessica, Madi, and Ben discuss this project and what went in to making it a success! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 34 - Downstream Casino NYE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 20:05


    From fast cars, a helicopter, and stunts, Jason, Tayler, and Chris discuss taking a New Year's Eve creative concept for Downstream Casino to the finish line in this podcast episode. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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    Episode 33 - The Alpha Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 20:23


    In this episode, Jason, Caroline, and Chris discuss a collection of product launch videos we created for AAON for their Alpha Class line, including 3D renders that were designed specifically for this project. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 32 - The Girl Can Cook for PayPal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 18:12


    In this episode, Jason, Jacob, Brandon, and Josh discuss a commercial we filmed with Viewpoint Creative for a series that highlights PayPal's innovative solutions to help small businesses. The commercial featured Broken Arrow's own The Girl Can Cook and was used as part of an online campaign. To watch the full commercial, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnhyAj_EXo To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 31 - Back in the Game with Salina Orthopedic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 16:35


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Jacob discuss a multimedia campaign that we partnered on with Acrobat Ant for Salina Orthopedic to highlight their sports medicine program. This campaign focused on showcasing the drive, dedication, and energy of not only the sports medicine program at Salina, but the athletes and individuals that they serve. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 30 - The Impossible Ask with Oklahoma CareerTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 23:45


    In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Tayler discuss what was referred to by our client as "The Impossible Ask." For this project our team was responsible for executing the creative development, pre-production, filming, and editing of a video for Oklahoma CareerTech that highlights how they impact the lives of individuals in every stage and season of life. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 29 - Oklahoma Smoke Diver

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 14:39


    In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Adam discuss the filming and editing of a promotion video for the Oklahoma Smoke Diver Association that highlights their intense, six-day training program. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 28 - Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 23:33


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Adam discuss the creative process and development behind "Alaska," a short film that was written, filmed, and edited by Retrospec Films. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 27 - Make Your Own Path with Tulsa Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 22:11


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler and Adam discuss a project our team worked on for Tulsa Tech where we wrote, filmed, and edited approximately 50 videos over a three month period that highlighted the different career programs available at Tulsa Tech. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 26 - Take a Flavor Trip with Mazzio's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 27:28


    In this episode, Jason, Jacob, Brandon, and Cole discuss a project our team worked on with Acrobat Ant that highlights Mazzio's and their new, individually-sized Street Pizza! We chat through the pre-production, production, and editing of this project, as well as our love for Mazzio's pizza. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel at the link below, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 25 - Bag of Burgers with Braum's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 20:06


    In this episode, Jason, Mark, and Brandon discuss our partnership with Unknown Studio to create a youth football "bad lip reading-inspired" commercial for Braum's earlier this summer! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 24 - White Invitation Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:00


    In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Jacob discuss producing and filming "White Invitation," a short film developed, written, filmed, and edited by Retrospec Films. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 23 - White Invitation Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 24:17


    In this episode, Jason, Devon and Tayler discuss the creative process surrounding the writing of "White Invitation," a short film developed, written, filmed, and edited by Retrospec Films. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 22 - Promoting Tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 23:04


    In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Brandon discuss a project that our team partnered on with ICG for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce that highlighted local attractions and businesses, as well as showcased the state of Oklahoma as a great place to work, live, and raise a family. From more than 30 locations to capture 55 different shots, our team discusses the pre-production and production elements of this project, including visits to Frank Lloyd Wright's house, The Harwelden Mansion, OKC Museum of Art, and the Mayo Hotel. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel at the link below, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Episode 21 - THE JOURNEY with Andrea Bocelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 27:13


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss a project that our team collaborated on with Impact Productions - THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli! THE JOURNEY features world-class musical performances by legendary tenor, Andrea Bocelli, who has sold over 75 million records worldwide, as well as Michael W. Smith, Tori Kelly, Tauren Wells, and TAYA. From editing to color grading, our team discusses the creation and finalizing of the trailer and the film, which played in over 900 theaters across the United States exclusively through Fathom Events last year.

    Episode 20 - Dear World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 21:52


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, Jacob, and Kyle discuss a video that our team created for the Little Light House, a non-profit located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that serves children with special needs. From creative development and concept design to production and post production, our team discusses the creation and finalizing of this video, as well as the impact of involving one of the parents at the Little Light House to share her story with the world.

    Episode 19 - Diving In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 19:15


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Jessica discuss a video series we created for the Oklahoma Aquarium! With a goal to educate people - specifically kids - about the Oklahoma Aquarium and the amazing aquatic life that they care for, our creative development team talks through how they came up with the character of "Almost Cool Dad" and used this character to create an entire series, as well as the production and post production elements of this project! To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 18 - Being Animated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 28:17


    In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Chris discuss a 90-second, full 3D animation promotional video we did for Quapaw Nation in 2022. From creative and concept development to the creation of 3D animated animals, members of our post production team break down the various aspects of bringing this project to life. Interested in seeing more of what we can do? Visit retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 17 - Filming for Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 20:55


    In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Lauren discuss the creative development, strategy, and social media content creation for SeneGence, a health and beauty brand. From lighting to color grading, our team breaks down the production and post production elements of filming and editing for beauty. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 16 - Shifting the Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 21:29


    In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Brandon discuss a recent project with Insight Creative Group on a commercial that featured Oklahoma actress Kristin Chenoweth for 988 - Oklahoma's Mental Health Lifeline. From location scouting, art directing, and filming, as well as some visual effects and color grading in post production, our team was honored to be a part of this project that centered on shifting the stigma around mental health. Interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Visit retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 15 - Imagine That Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 30:22


    In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Cole discuss Retrospec Films' partnership with VI Marketing & Branding to bring Oklahoma Tourism's "Imagine That" campaign to life in part three of our Oklahoma Tourism podcast series. From visual effects to color grading, our team breaks down the post production elements of this project. Want to see more of what we can do? Visit us at retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 14 - Imagine That Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 25:00


    In this episode, Jason, Mark, and Adam discuss Retrospec Films' partnership with VI Marketing and Branding to bring Oklahoma Tourism's "Imagine That" campaign to life in part two of our Oklahoma Tourism podcast series. From planning and location scouting for 36 locations and casting for more than 200 individuals, our team breaks down the production and cinematography elements of this project.

    Episode 13 - Going Offshore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 28:47


    In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Jacob discuss filming on an offshore oil rig for H&P, including the underwater training that had to be completed beforehand.

    Episode 12 - An Adventure with Rollo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 29:41


    In this episode, Jason, Brandon, Adam, Mark, and Josh discuss the creative development, casting, set design, location scouting, filming, and editing for two projects for Rollo, a wireless thermal printing company, as well as a social media collaboration with Chris Ivan, who is also known as "plunger guy" on TikTok.

    Episode 11 - Imagine That Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 20:49


    Jason, Jessica, and Brandon discuss Retrospec Films' partnership with VI Marketing & Branding to bring Oklahoma Tourism's "Imagine That" campaign to life. From planning and location scouting for 36 locations and casting for more than 200 individuals, our team breaks down the pre-production phase of this project during this episode. Interested in what our team can do for your business? Learn more about us at retrospecfilms.com.

    Episode 10 - Bocelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 21:50


    In this episode, Jason, Josh, Ben, and Cole discuss Retrospec Films' post production team's efforts, in conjunction with Impact Productions, on two projects for Andrea Bocelli, "A Bocelli Family Christmas" and "The Journey: A Musical Special with Andrea Bocelli."

    Episode 9 - The Royal Gorge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 22:08


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Madi talk about the creation, filming, animation, and editing of a 22-minute documentary for the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park that is now being played in their Plaza Theater.

    Episode 8 - Let's Get Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 21:38


    In this episode, Jason, Lauren, and Joel discuss how the social media team at Retrospec Films creates and promotes content on social media for our clients each month, including the creation and success of the Sapulpa Crossroads.

    Episode 7 - Love on the Rocks, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 27:52


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Nathan come together to discuss the finalization and sale of Retrospec Films' original series, 'Love on the Rocks,' which is streaming now on Outside Watch!

    Episode 6 - Love on the Rocks, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 27:57


    In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Adam discuss the inspiration, development, and creation of Retrospec Films' original series, 'Love on the Rocks,' which is streaming now on Outside Watch!

    Episode 5 - The Climb of Financial Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 31:34


    In this episode, Jason, Adam and HT discuss a video project they did for Summit Financial and how they paralleled an individual's financial success, growth, and overcoming obstacles to the adversity one faces while rock climbing.

    Episode 4 - The 'Rise' Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 23:32


    In this episode, we'll discuss the “Rise” project, a video/sizzle that showcased Tyler Blevins, better known as Ninja, an American Twitch streamer, YouTuber and professional gamer.

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    Episode 3 - The Art of Hyper Slow Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 24:35


    In this episode, you'll hear from our production team on how they used hyper slow motion to create an art installation for the One Arts Plaza in the Dallas Arts District, as well as commercials for a local Oklahoma BBQ restaurant, Oklahoma Joes.

    Episode 2 - It's All in the Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 29:33


    In episode two, we expand from our first episode as we hear from Jason Burks, Jacob Hightower, and Brandon Forbes on how they replicated pivotal scenes from well-known movies to make a safety and training video series entertaining.

    Episode 1 - WPX Energy & The Art of Visual Effects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 34:43


    In our first episode, hear from Jason Burks, Josh Tackett, and Chris Diamond on how they replicated pivotal scenes from well-known movies to make a safety and training video series entertaining.

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