A weekly conversational comedy show where Isaiah and Jon talk about life, popular culture and Zay's progress as he directs his first feature film, ROLLERS, a dramatic comedy about a struggling concert venue.
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It's been a long and winding road. Thanks for walking it with us. We'll be back... maybe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tommy Bertelsen and Bryce McGuire join us. Check out Tommy's incredible sonic memoir, How the fuck did I get here. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-the-f-k-did-i-get-here/id1522766655 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
While the world goes to pieces, we go to work. Buckle up. Or don't. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After an unnecessarily long hiatus the boys are back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wildly divergent. Novel and exciting. Or just plain crazy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Xanadu did Kubla KhanA stately pleasure-dome decree:Where Alph, the sacred river, ranThrough caverns measureless to manDown to a sunless sea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You know what it is! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Two eps of That Way? Christmas miracle. This one's a doozie so we broke it in two! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode got cut short, we'll have part two later in the week. In the mean time we discuss not getting into Sundance, festivals in general, and the unfairness of numbers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back from a long sabbatical and ready to rock. Zay and Jon talk Rollers, life, and the future of the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's just Uncle Zay in the studio today because Uncle Jonny Bear is welcoming a new person into the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Floating Islands on Lake Tidicaca / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9D16YY-TM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Zay breaks out a new summer cut! You can't see it, but you can hear us talk about it and some other stuff! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay and Jon go deep on current events; mass shootings, unrest, and upheaval. But there is light at the end of the tunnel and art to make. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay's on sabbatical but we still get a Rollers update, discuss Tarantino's new movie, and much much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The great and wonderful Tommy Bertelsen is back for part 2. We cover his life, career, and phenomenal upcoming narrative podcast: How Did I Get Here.Check out Tommy and show him some love: tommybertelsen.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sometimes you sit down with a real one. Tommy B tees it up and whacks-a-mole on this episode. He's a director. He was a child actor. He's making a podcast. He's a great guy. Find and support Tommy here: http://www.tommybertelsen.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A visit from Capn' Dingus to beautiful Los Angeles prompts a new season and some earth shaking. Jon and Zay recount their time together and hopes for the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We begin with ancient structures and finish with Rollers and self-help. ` See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The boys are back at it. Barely any Rollers talk, but plenty o' banter. We talk baseball, cooking, movies, and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The boys take a break from Rollers to talk Network, conspiracies, corporate greed, societal ills, and much much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay and Jon discuss the latest screening of Rollers (Zay's first feature film). We discuss handling criticism, the current state of the film, and how to finish with gold. The race is not won by the swift but to the one who endures till the end.Follow @RollersMovie on Instagram or go to mamabearstudios.com for a look at the poster! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The boys hit a milestone and celebrate with some wild offers, (review the podcast and win a trip to LA for the premier of Rollers), some self-reflection, and some future plans. Wouldn't be an anniversary episode sans cooking with Jon and Zay and some other shenanigans to boot. "Never thought we'd make it past 4". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sick and worn out, Zay and Jon recap the past week in Rollers' post production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A message to Zay. A revelation. A new cut. Jon is exposed as a Doubting Thomas. Is Rollers saved? Maybe; but apotheosis is weeks if not months away. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay and Jon discuss Rollers screening 3. Strength through adversity, ying and yang, chaos and order. Zay closes his eyes and looses his arrows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay completes and screens a second cut of Rollers, his first feature film. We discuss the results of said screening and much more.info@mamabearstudios.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay gives us the low down on the podcast history and our numbers; we attempt to reduce those numbers by discussing them. Later we dive into film festivals, Dunbar's Number, Tristan da Cunha, depression, and much much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay showed a rough cut of Rollers, his first feature film, and revelations abound! And of course we discuss Easter, controversial authors, Moloch, Segway conspiracies and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back in the saddle. We return from a hiatus to yak and talk Rollers. Updates and poems abound! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The boys review the project thus far, the state of the world, and things to come! Rollers persists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We return for part two with Henry to discuss the Nephilim, the Garden of Eden, Marilyn Robinson, the pyramids and the widely discredited Serpent Seed Theory--but not Rollers. Also, Jon discovers vaporwave and crams his Billy Graham collage down our throats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The boys hit a milestone and celebrate by discussing many topics out of their depth. Physics, Nephilim, Pyramids, Pi, the secret of life... mercifully a guest arrives at the end to bring us back to reality... or hurtle us deeper into space. Part 1/2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zay regales us with tales of Rollers' final production day with--of course--several tangents and many teases. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ALT EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS:Rollers is in the can and the boys rehash the creation of Zay's first feature flim. Zay gets a software upgrade and some (one) sound effect(s).Rollers is wrapped up like a little burrito. But will the first bite be a perfect blend of ingredients or a giant blob of lukewarm sour cream? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rollers enters the final week of shooting and Zay dishes the goods through a tin can. Tensions run high but lessons are learned as movie magic is made. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rollers is being put to (digital) film and the boys yak about Uncle Zay's successes and setbacks on set thus far. Turns out: making your first Indie is challenging and cathartic; plus some tangents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're one week out from production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Go follow @RollersMovie on Instagram!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rollers is rolling into high gear, but Zay is feeling at least reasonably peaceful about the whole thing. Jon's been binging "The Haunting of Hill House" and he's scared shitless. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We hope you're having fun with your families these holidays. But if you need to get away from the politics and presents, throw this episode on the old turntable and escape into the wild and meandering minds of Uncle Zay and Jonny Bear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We've got legendary writer/director David Ferino in the bear den this week to recap Jon's LA trip among other things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
YOU LOOKIN’ AT ME? // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOOrJSJp4-IVideo of drive through the hills // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f4kDXrmuF0Video of san marino drive // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOSKDNx88T4Ebell club --Dave Ferino Shorts --Trailer for EMPTIED // https://vimeo.com/221644704Nocturnally yours // https://vimeo.com/214304153 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jon forces Zay to answer the all-important question... Is he a good director? Well, at the end of the day it doesn't matter because eventually we'll all be under a glacier. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Corn Pone // https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/corn-pone-225175Imposter Syndrome // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqhUHyVpAwEDr. Quinn Medicine Woman // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPoponO4dh4 (hahaha)Cusco Walls // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66x9VLwZaDQFurniture Making // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZd24mcO5lQLebron Gets Paid to Win // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTeCc8jy7FILADY GAGA // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRxsX_30tjsCredits and Personal Links:A Mama Bear Studios Production // Mama Bear Studios’ WebsiteProduced and edited by: Isaiah SmallmanExecutive Producer: Jon SchimpfOpening music: "The Get Down," Produced by Summer DregsCover Art by: Nate GiordanoShow Website | ThatWay.fmShow Twitter | @ThatWayPodJon TwitterIsaiah InstagramIsaiah IMDBIsaiah’s Twitter (which he never uses) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sermon Series on the book of Ecclesiastes by Rankin Wilbourne (Pacific Crossroads Church)Momentum Mori- Prince of Orange Pyramids in Mexico/ Zay’s tattooNight Swim comes to lifeJames Wan backs Night SwimAnother short accepted by Amblin Entertainment- Bryce is writing for StevieBryce's Script “The White Room”- The Blood list “Florida Man”Mark Johnson Milton Berle pranks ZayCredits and Personal Links:A Mama Bear Studios Production // Mama Bear Studios’ WebsiteProduced and edited by: Isaiah SmallmanExecutive Producer: Jon SchimpfOpening music: "The Get Down," Produced by Summer DregsOutro music: My Way By Frank SinatraCover Art by: Nate GiordanoShow Website | ThatWay.fmShow Twitter | @ThatWayPodJon TwitterIsaiah InstagramIsaiah IMDBIsaiah’s Twitter (which he never uses) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Breaking Bad // Mark Johnson (Producer)Wise Blood (By Flannery O’Connor)Do you have to live in LA to make it in Hollywood?Do drug dealers use gold? // Apparently “Gold is the new Cocaine for money launderers”Tommy BertelsenTommy is a Badass director and we’re producing a new podcast about his experience directing a new movie called “Welcome to Mercy.”Here’s his IMDBBryce McGuire Short Films!The Whistler // on VimeoJesus Fish // on VimeoNight Swim // on VimeoGersh AgencyHarlan Coben // His websiteFace Off (on the SyFy Channel)Credits and Personal Links:A Mama Bear Studios Production // Mama Bear Studios’ WebsiteProduced and edited by: Isaiah SmallmanExecutive Producer: Jon SchimpfOpening music: "The Get Down," Produced by Summer DregsOutro music: Composed and Recorded by Tom Paulus and Max BelzCover Art by: Nate GiordanoShow Website | ThatWay.fmShow Twitter | @ThatWayPodJon TwitterIsaiah InstagramIsaiah IMDBIsaiah’s Twitter (which he never uses)Isaiah LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.