Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs Podcast

Here is my interview with Jamie Kaler, a great friend who I've known since his bartender days at O'Brien's in Santa Monica. He rose up the comedy ranks in starring roles in "My Boys" (oops, you'll see what I did), "Will & Grace" and countless others. We talk about being in charge of his own destiny (Dads in Parks) and his new series "Heathers." The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. Download the podcast, listen on iTunes, and write a review.

Commercial director David Jellison chats with Tommy Burke. David got his start working on music tours and then music videos. He switched to commercials when he discovered the catering for commercials was much better. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. Download the podcast, listen on iTunes, and write a review.

Key grip Patrick Heffernan chats with Tommy Burke. He has worked in film, as well as television, and his credits include Spider-Man, Into the Wild, Supah Ninjas, and Workaholics. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. Download the podcast, listen on iTunes, and write a review.

Assistant Director/Second Unit Director Conte Mark Matal chats with Tommy Burke. Conte is known for his work on The Big Lebowski, Glee, Spotlight, Supergirl, and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. Download the podcast, listen on iTunes, and write a review.

Television show runner Tony Phelan chats with Tommy Burke about his career in television. Best known for his work on Grey’s Anatomy, Madam Secretary, and Law & Order, Trial by Jury, he’s been nominated for two Emmys and three Writers Guild of America awards (he won a WGA award for Grey’s Anatomy). He is married to and collaborates with television producer and screenwriter Joan Rater. Their series Doubt premiered last week on CBS. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Producer Troy Searer chats with Tommy Burke about his career in television, including time working with Tommy on Miss America: Countdown to the Crown. Troy has been a writer and producer on many scripted and unscripted shows, including, Hang Time, USA High, Breaking Bonaduce, The Two Coreys, The Guys Next Door, and Malibu, CA.   The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Scottish actor Ross McCall chats with Tommy Burke about his career and some shared memories. Ross is best known for his television roles in Band of Brothers, White Collar, 24: Live Another Day, and Crash. He's also released a 22-minute documentary about his trip to the Faroe Islands to support Sea Shepherd's campaign, exposing the brutality of the pilot whales. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.     

Director Art Camacho chats with Tommy Burke about his career and parts of their shared history working together on films. An award-winning action film director, fight coordinator, and stunt performer, Art is best known for his work on Half Past Dead, Half Past Dead 2, The Power Within, Assassin X (aka The Chemist), and Banshee. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Assistant Director James Giovannetti, Jr. chats with Tommy Burke. In addition to being a long-time AD in film and television, "Jimmy" has also been a Producer and Production Manager. He's best known for his work with with director John Hughes on films such as  Home Alone, Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. He's currently working as First AD on Chicago Fire.   The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

TV-veteran Rockne S. O'Bannon chats with Tommy Burke. Rockne is a writer, producer and director, best known for his work in television on shows, including Defiance, Farscape, Cult, Constantine, and SeaQuest 2032. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Stuntman Simon Rhee chats with Tommy Burke. Simon is a 7th-Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th-Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do. He’s best known for stunt work in over 200 movies and TV shows, including Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Terminator Genisys, and Captain America. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. 

Creature creator Steve Wang chats with Tommy Burke. Steve is a director, producer, visual effects and creature artist, best known directing Drive and for his visual effects work on Predator, Gremlins 2, The Devil's Advocate and Underworld. Drive won the Best International Film award in the Fantasia Film Festival 1998. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Actor Lyle Kanouse chats with Tommy Burke. Lyle is the former Dallas Cowboys football player who went on to win a Tony Award. He’s known for roles in Whatever Works, Fracture, Hesher, and Auto Focus. He’s married to Audrey Wasilewski who was also a guest on episode three of  the Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a 1st Assistant Director.

Commercial director Wayne Craig chats with Tommy Burke. An award-winning commercial director, Wayne is known for the Super Bowl ad with John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier for Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt. He’s won more than 70 awards, including the Cannes Lion. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director. Download the podcast, listen on iTunes, and write a review.

Actress Audrey Wasilewski chats with Tommy Burke.  Also a voice actress, Audrey is known for RED, Seven Pounds, and Star Trek Into Darkness. She recently got behind the camera and produced a horror film called, Sequence Break, that is touring film festivals.  The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

Actor Jon Seda chats with Tommy Burke. The Chicago PD talks about his early days as an aspiring boxer and his accidental journey into acting. His credits include Twelve Monkeys, Bad Boys II, and Primal Fear. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.

First AD Shawn “Pip” Pipkin chats with Tommy Burke.  Pip is a First Assistant Director who worked her way up the ranks in part due to the DGA Trainee program. She’s worked on TV shows such as Ballers, Extant and Oprah’s new show Greenleaf. The Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast is hosted by Tommy Burke, who has been working in TV and film production for more than 25 years as a First Assistant Director.