So, How'd You Get Here?

Ron Salcer has an exciting life as a hockey agent. But none of it would have been possible without his parents, who survived the holocaust, which is captured in the book "No Past Tense: Love and Survival in the Shadow of the Holocaust."SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE?The work of actors, publishers, SFX artists speak for themselves in the world of arts and entertainment. But has anyone actually asked these professionals, “So, How'd You Get Here?” The stories may be funny, over-the-top, and sometimes heartfelt; but the journey wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Tony Defrancesco and Angelo Restaino, and features experts in the arts and entertainment industry. Nestled in one of LA's most prolific podcast spaces, Tony and Angelo spend an hour building conversations around this one simple question, “So, How'd You Get Here?”

In Episode 9, Derek Phillips talks his acting career, how sports was a huge influence, and how getting the role as Billy Riggins in FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS was the fastest process he'd ever been involved with. SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE? The work of actors, publishers, SFX artists speak for themselves in the world of arts and entertainment. But has anyone actually asked these professionals, “So, How'd You Get Here?” The stories may be funny, over-the-top, and sometimes heartfelt; but the journey wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Tony Defrancesco and Angelo Restaino, and features experts in the arts and entertainment industry. Nestled in one of LA's most prolific podcast spaces, Tony and Angelo spend an hour building conversations around this one simple question, “So, How'd You Get Here?”

In this episode, Writer/Director/Producer JEREMY GARELICK talks working with Joel Schumacher, getting his big break with THE BREAK UP, and directing Adam Sandler and Jen Aniston in MURDER MYSTERY 2... the first week of which, Jeremy directed from a hotel room with Covid!SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE?The work of actors, publishers, SFX artists speak for themselves in the world of arts and entertainment. But has anyone actually asked these professionals, “So, How'd You Get Here?” The stories may be funny, over-the-top, and sometimes heartfelt; but the journey wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Tony Defrancesco and Angelo Restaino, and features experts in the arts and entertainment industry. Nestled in one of LA's most prolific podcast spaces, Tony and Angelo spend an hour building conversations around this one simple question, “So, How'd You Get Here?”

In Episode 7 of Season 2, writer/director/producer DALE LAUNER joins us in studio to talk about his illustrious film career, that include titles such as MY COUSIN VINNY and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. ABOUT PAPER CRANE --Paper Crane Productions is a privately financed, LA-based film, television, web series company, made up of three creative partners with unique life experiences and a commitment to quality storytelling. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our development and production process. We strive for excellence in the realms of film, television and commercials. www.papercranefilms.com

Academy Award winner Lili Zanuck talks about her illustrious career in entertainment, including working with Morgan Freeman on "Driving Miss Daisy." https://youtu.be/lK8Jk6aOU5A

In Episode 5 of Season 2, aerial stunt coordinator KEVIN LAROSA talks about his experience on TOP GUN: MAVERICK ... and much more!

Unrepped Writer Unknown Writer Unpaid Writer Less than 2 years later … ACADEMY AWARD WINNING WRITER for BLACK KLANSMANYou can find out how this entire journey came to fruition for David Rabinowitz this Thursday on SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE.

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Tony and Angelo sit down with Wayne Kennan, a long-time Cinematographer in the entertainment business. His credits include SEINFELD, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, THE KING OF QUEENS, MORK AND MINDY and the @Netflix hit, ALEXA & KATIE.

In this episode, Angelo and Tony chat with Casting Director, Carrie Audino. How she went from an aspiring actress to being of charge of putting the talent together. From MAD MEN to PARENTHOOD to OUTER BANKS, she's got quite the story to tell!

In Episode 1 of Season 2, writer/director Rawson Thurber talks DODGEBALL, RED NOTICE, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE, and how the Terry Tate "Office Linebacker" sketch was his big break. He's one of the biggest filmmakers in the world right now, and he's going to share his whole story with us. SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE? The work of actors, publishers, SFX artists speak for themselves in the world of arts and entertainment. But has anyone actually asked these professionals, “So, How'd You Get Here?” The stories may be funny, over-the-top, and sometimes heartfelt; but the journey wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Tony Defrancesco and Angelo Restaino, and features experts in the arts and entertainment industry. Nestled in one of LA's most prolific podcast spaces, Tony and Angelo spend an hour building conversations around this one simple question, “So, How'd You Get Here?”

In Episode 13, we welcome into the Paper Crane Studios Lisa Delcampo, an assistant to the stars!

In Episode 12, we welcome in TJ White, a stunt coordinator and producer in the film and entertainment business. For TJ, doing stunt work wasn't always in the cards. You won't want to miss out on his story, of where he came from, and how he got here. SO, HOW'D YOU GET HERE? The work of actors, publishers, SFX artists speak for themselves in the world of arts and entertainment. But has anyone actually asked these professionals, “So, How'd You Get Here?” The stories may be funny, over-the-top, and sometimes heartfelt; but the journey wasn't always easy. The show is hosted by Tony Defrancesco and Angelo Restaino, and features experts in the arts and entertainment industry. Nestled in one of LA's most prolific podcast spaces, Tony and Angelo spend an hour building conversations around this one simple question, “So, How'd You Get Here?”

In Episode 11, Angelo and Tony talk with David Balkan, a writer, a producer ... and an awesome storyteller. He's one of the most entertaining guests we've had on our show!

In Episode 10, Angelo and Tony chat with Live Nation global music promoter STEVE HERMAN about his climb to becoming a leader in the entertainment industry.

In Episode 9, Angelo and Tony sit down with music producer and composer, SCOTT ICENOGLE, to discuss his rise to working on projects such as "WILL AND GRACE," "THE HISTORY OF COMEDY," and Netflix's upcoming series, "Q-FORCE."

In Episode 8, we welcome the very talented America Young into the studio to talk all things entertainment; from stunts, to acting, to directing. And even life before the bright lights.

In Episode 7, Angelo and Tony sit down with STUNT extraordinaire, AMY STURDIVANT, who has survived every job she's had; although, she's died many times on screen!

Long-time funny man, Tim Bagley, joins Angelo and Tony in studio to talk acting auditions, growing up in the Midwest, and getting fired off the show “FRIENDS.”

Angelo and Tony sit down with Craig Greiwe, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Rogers & Cowan/PMK, a powerhouse talent representation agency based in Los Angeles. How does this guy go from farmlands in Indiana to the City of Angels?

Keo Motsepe is a South African dancer known for his Latin and Ballroom styles. And he's also known for his work on "Dancing with the Stars." His coming up story is full of adversity, love, and laughter.

Angelo and Tony sit down with Todd Tucker and Martin Astles to talk creature effects, puppets and props, and SFX makeup. For films they worked on, such as "Passion of the Christ" and the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

Angelo and Tony sit down with executive vice president of talent and casting at CBS to talk about memorable auditions, the casting process, and most importantly...how she got here. She was a girl from Brooklyn that never imagined herself working in LA in entertainment.

Dana Carvey joins Angelo and Tony in the Paper Crane Studio in Burbank, to talk about everything from his first encounter with a young Robin Williams to meeting Paul McCartney at Lorne Michaels' house. There are plenty of stories you may have never heard before on episode #1 of "So, How'd You Get Here?"