Harold and Brad: Windy City Film Makers

Happy New Year. Here's to a great 2025! Join us as we kick off season 7 with an interview the super talented entertainment reviewer, Faye Renee. In his episode we discuss how she became a entertainment reviewer, her desire to do stand up, loved ones saying you'll never achieve your dreams and more!

Mehmet Can Aksoy gives advice to young artists.

A great interview with the super-talented actor Mehmet Can Aksoy featured on Power Book IV: Force, Chicago Med. We chop it up about how he got into acting, his love for Shakespeare, working in film, television, and theater, and much more.

An interview with the super-talented Tiffany Renee Johnson. Join us as we chop it up about the differences between acting in film and theater, her time at Howard University, how she got into the arts, and more.(This interview was recorded before the Sag-Aftra Strike)

A look back at our interview with Niccole Thurman. Join us as we chop it up about Twitter, and using it as a creative platform. Check out the full interview: Part One and Two!

Join us for a dope interview with the super-talented Richard Lederer. Line Producer, Producer, and Assistant Director on such great films and TV shows as Barbershop Two, My Best Friends Wedding, Empire, Powerbook Force, and more. In this episode, we chop it out about the magic of filming and Chicago, the movie that inspired him to get into the business, and more!

Bonus footage of our interview with the super-talented Mary Tilden. In this episode, we chop it up about her award-winning film, "Rough River Lake", why she made the film and more.  Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications!

A dope interview with the super-talented actress, writer, director, producer, and awesome teacher Mary Tilden. In this episode, we chop it up about coming to Chicago. Playing comedic and dramatic characters and more.

In this episode. How casting directors view actors who write and direct. Attending Cornell University Film Schoo and more. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Part one of a great interview with the super-talented actress, writer, director, and producer Linda Obasi. In this episode, we dive into wearing the mask and being raw on stage.

Part two of our interview with the super-talented Daryn Harrell and Ricky Harris. Join us as we chop it up about singing in church and their roles in our upcoming film, "We Woke".  Yes!

Interview with the super talented Daryn Harrell and Thee Ricky Harris, stars of our upcoming film, "We Woke". Join us as we chop it up about getting started in acting, and what's going on in the careers now. 

Bonus footage of our conversation with Christine Bunuan, Charlotte Weeks and Markus Weddle. Stars in our up coming film "We Woke".

An interview with the super-talented Christine Bunuan, Charlotte Weeks, and Markus Weddle. Stars from our upcoming movie "We Woke". Join us as we chop it up about their connection to Chicago, their roles in the film, life on the set, and more.

Tamarra Newbern drops some amazing advice about acting on this edition of the Harold and Brad WIndy City Filmmakers Podcast.

Interview with the talented super producer, Tamara Newbern. Tam is a producer on our upcoming feature film, "We Woke". In this episode, we chop it up about falling in love with filmmaking, and her dream of being a television producer.  Tune in to Youtube to watch the Podcast.

Uncut convo with the super talented director, writer, actor, and teacher Monty Cole.

Monty Cole, the super-talented director, actor, writer, and teacher drops words of advice to young artists.

Interview with the super talented director, actor, writer, and teacher Monty Cole. In part one: Growing up in Oak Park, shooting the shorts films Whole, Six Feet A-part and more.

Jess Write drops words of advice to young artists. Check out the full interview and thanks for listening!!!

An interview with the super talented singer, songwriter, producer, and musician Jess Write. Join us as he chops it up about growing up in Chicago, his creative process, and the importance of not waiting for anyone to put you on.

Byron Coolie drops words of advice to young artists!

A dope interview with the super talented actor, writer, director, and comedian Byron Coolie. Joining us as we chop it up about his love for acting, making the move to LA, and the importance of maintaining your mental health in the entertainment industry. Peep the podcast on YouTube.

Super Talented singer, songwriter, and actress Terisa Griffin drops words of advice for young artists.

Interview with the super talented singer, songwriter, and actress Terisa Griffin. Join us as we talk about her roots singing in Louisiana, her appearance on The Voice, and more.

A special episode with the super talented Emilio Bucks from the Plunked Podcast. Join us as three Chicago guys talk about our favorite films shot in The Chi. Check out the Plunked Podcast, and peep the Harold and Brad Podcast on YouTube.

Bob Teitel drops some dope words of advice to young people looking to break into the industry.

An interview with the super talented producer Bob Teitel. Producer of Soul Food, Barber Shop, Men of Honor, and more. In this episode: Breaking into the industry, his love of Chicago, and the importance of finding your niche as an artist. Watch the video version on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. Yup!

Interview with the super talented Michael Govier after winning the Oscar for the film, "If Anything Happens I Love You". Watch the interview on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Bonus footage of our interview with the super talented duo Adria Dawn and David Tarleton. Check out the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

A dope interview with the super talented Adria Dawn and David Tarleton of TDP Productions. In this episode, being an indie filmmaker, working in Chicago and LA and more. Watch the video version on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications!

Bonus Footage of our interview with Harry Lennix. 

Bonus Footage of our interview with the super talented business owner, producer, and executive director of the MidWest Film Festival, Erica Duffy. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for noitifications.

Interview with the super talented business owner, producer, and executive director of the Mid West Film Festival, Erica Duffy. In this episode, how she feel in love with Chicago, her love for film, and the founding Camera Ambassador. Watch the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications!

Interview with the super talented Harry Lennix. Star of The Black List, The Five Heart Beats,  Matrix Reloaded, and more.  Peep the video podcast on Youtube

Bonus Footage of our interview with the super talented Esteban Cruz. In Bonus Footage they talk about performing jazz classics in bars across Chicago Land, helping to vaccinate Black and Brown Chicago against Covid 19, and gives us a special taste of a live performance. Peep the video broadcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

An interview with the super talented actor, singer, and dancer Esteban Cruz. In part one they talk about their love of dance, acting, jazz and more. Check out the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. 

Bonus Footage of our interview with the super talented Chris Adams. Writer, director, cinematographer. You can watch the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Interview with the super talented Chris Adams of Impakt Studio. The writer, director, cinematographer, and a heck of a lot more talks about growing up in Chicago, pushing the envelope as an artist, working with Lupe Fiasco, and more.  Peep the video broadcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. Yes!!!Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaroldandBrad​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haroldandbrad/​​website: https://www.landofmiseryfilms.com/

A rewind of our interview with the super talented Michael Govier. Since our interview back in December of 2020, Michael's animated short, "If Anything Happens I Love You" has been nominated for an Oscar. Congratulations to Micahel and the entire creative team. You can see the video Broadcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. Yes!!!

Season 3 kicks off with the talented actress, director, and activist Yasmin Abidi. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications!Lucky's Petitionhttps://www.change.org/p/ban-rat-poisons-in-british-columbia?recruiter=15818850&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&recruited_by_id=b7d78260-6648-0130-1229-38ac6f16cbb1&utm_content=fht-22271347-en-ca%3Av12Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaroldandBrad​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haroldandbrad/​website: https://www.landofmiseryfilms.com/​MusicHold on a Minute by Silent Partnerhttps://youtu.be/ofMVDTtZZ5E

Season Three of the Harold and Brad: Windy City Podcast kicks off with an interview with actress, director, and activist Yasmin Abidi. Watch the episode of YouTube.Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaroldandBrad​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haroldandbrad/​website: https://www.landofmiseryfilms.com/​MusicHold on a Minute by Silent Partnerhttps://youtu.be/ofMVDTtZZ5E

Bonus footage of our interview with the oscar-nominated actor, writer, director Michael Govier.

Interview with Michael Govier, co-creator of the short film "If Anything Happens I Love You". In this episode, how the short became a reality. The importance of creating your own content and more.

Rewind with our interview with super talented director Carl Seaton. We interview him in June of 2020. Most recently he directed an episode of Batwoman on the CW, featuring the super talented Javicia Leslie. Season Two/Episode Two "Prior Criminal History". Join us in the REWIND with Carl Seaton.

Part Two of our interview with Alex Pissios. President of Cinespace Chicago, home of Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and the Cine Cares Foundation. In part two, building up the indie film scene in Chicago, Overcoming storms, and believing in yourself. Peep the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Part one of our interview with Alex Pissios, President of CineSpace Studios Chicago. In part one, how Cinespace Chicago took off, Cinespace Internship Program, and giving back. Peep the video podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Part Two of our interview with the talented actor, director, and producer Ron Hanks. Producer of the short film, "5 Teenagers Walk Into a Bar". You can view the podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. Yes

Interview with the super talented actor, director, and producer Ron Hank. Creator of Golden California. You can watch the video podcast of this episode on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.

Part Two of our interview with the super talented producer, and star of Chicago PD, Spike Lee's Chi Raq and Range Runner. View the podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications. Yes!

Part one of our interview with the super talented Celeste Cooper. Producer and star of the Chicago PD, and the indie film Range Runners. Tune in as she talks about the craft and the ups and downs of the industry. You can peep the episode on Youtube Subscribe to the station. Hit the bell for notifications.