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”The Golden Hour” is the best time of day to film an outdoor scene. In this podcast, actress Anna Gold talks to actors and film makers about their lives and careers. Come join us as we talk show-business and play film trivia! Find Anna and her acting work at: www.imdb.me/annagold and www.vimeo.com/annagoldness

Anna Gold


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Mark Valadez: Writer for Queen of the South

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:19


    Whether he is writing for "Queen of the South" or "Scrubs", Mark Valadez knows what he is talking about.  Listen as we talk about Mark's new projects, how he got started, and of course, play some epic trivia!   This episode was edited by Dan Tippel: jdtippel@gmail.com and Kelly Askam helped with the Intro and Ending. When you donate to www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee, you help me to make this podcast golden and you'll get cool rewards. Thanks for listening!

    Koren Young is so much fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 55:36


    Koren young works as a sound engineer, producer, and podcast host. He wears a lot of hats.  He's also a lot of fun to work with, as we talk about the job that we had together in August.  To find out more about his work, please go to: www.arcaystudios.com To support me in my success, please go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee  

    A Trail-Blazer in the Industry: Lynn-Wood Fields!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 24:00


    Lynn-Wood Fields is director, a writer, and a trail blazer in the Montana film industry!  Listen in as Lynn-Wood talks about her initiative to put new film tax dollars into the Montana economy.  For more interviews with Lynn-Wood Fields, listen to the Hoary Marmot Podcast's take on what she's doing! To support this podcast and keep it Golden, please go to: www.buymeacoffee.com.com/goldcoffee

    Al Burke: Avid Wrestler, Actor, and Billy Idol Defender

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 22:48


    Step into the fascinating world of Hollywood's most prolific character actor, Al Burke! With nearly 1,000 roles to his name, Al takes us behind the scenes of his incredible career - from memorable music videos to his countless appearances as law enforcement on screen. Best known to many as the enthusiastic Billy Idol fan in “The Wedding Singer,” Al shares candid stories from his decades in the industry.  To get exclusive content about "The Wedding Singer", donate here: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee

    Emily Soto, She is Where it's At!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 23:52


    Emily Soto is a SAG actress, a voiceover artist, and an all around experienced veteran of the LA scene!  Listen in as we talk about her career and we play Jessica Chastain trivia! (Anyone that buys me a Coffee gets early access to the video version of this interview!  Go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee) Be sure to email me for the video link after you donate at: AnnaIsGold@gmail.com Thanks, guys! Anna

    Art Medina in the House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 33:51


    Hey Guys, Art Medina is a great illustrator, actor, and director!  Check him out at: acoldfarewell.godaddysites.com Also, listen in on the fun as we play Robert Altman trivia!! To support this podcast, please go to:  www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee   Cheers, Anna  

    Tommy, Tommy, Tommy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 38:16


    Tommy Martin is unique.  He started out as a drummer and then branched out into acting.  He has acted in many films (one with me!) and has since become a producer.  Listen to Tommy talk about his illustrious career in the entertainment industry while we play Arnold Schwarzenegger trivia!   To reach out to Tommy, please go to: https://www.actortommymartin.com/ Keep Anna and her awesome podcast going at: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee

    Sonny Kruger is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 15:22


    ...definitely an awesome actor, producer, and writer!  Did you know that he spends all of his nights writing?  He just wrote and produced a series called "A Series about a Series"!  Find that and the rest of his funny business right here at: https://www.youtube.com/@aseriesaboutaseries5514   Help me to put some pep in my step at: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee  

    Sandy Gulliver, At Your Service!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 32:03


    Sandy Gulliver is an actress for all actors.  With her Facebook page, "Sandy Gulliver Casting Alerts", Sandy finds current jobs and lists them for all actors to see.  Sandy is an accomplished actress with over 91 Imdb credits!  Listen to her speak here and feel free to look her up if you need anything!     This podcast is fueled by coffee!  If you would like to buy me a cup, please go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee

    Marissa Chastain, Improv Queen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 36:41


    Marissa and I talk about the Chicago improv scene, why there are not more sitcoms filmed in Chicago, and her amazing sketch comedy show, "Bye-Bye, Liver!".  Follow Marissa and her at www.instagram.com/marissacomedy. To get 20 percent off of your first order of socks, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks Also, help Anna to buy coffee so that she can edit her podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11    

    Jorge Salas is a Cool Actor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 26:03


    Listen to Jorge Salas talk about how he went from computers to commercials!  He didn't start out as an actor but he certainly is one now!  Jorge is represented by Dream Team Talent in Chicago and can be reached at: www.instagram.com/jorgesalaschi. This podcast is made possible by coffee.  Donate here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 To get 20 percent off of your first order of socks, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks    

    Nightcaps are the Best!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 24:00


    Guess what?  "The Nightcaps" are from the Quad-Cities and I am, too!  This troupe performs improv comedyand they are hilarious!  When you are in the Quad-Cities IA/IL, check out their shows at The Speakeasy in Rock Island: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improvmania-tickets-760831195587 This podcast wouldn't exist without you.  We really appreciate your support www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 To get 20 percent off of your first order of socks, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks  

    Terrance McDonald is on Fire!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 14:36


    Terrance "TJ" McDonald is: a) handsome b) good at improv -or- c) all of the above If you guessed "C",  you are correct!  Come listen to TJ talk industry and play along with us as guess Will Ferrell trivia answers!   The Golden Hour has a special promotion.  Get 20 percent off of your first Bombas order here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks   This podcast episode was edited by Ed Nilsen: EdwardNilsen@gmail.com  Podcast intro and ending voiced by Daniel Tippel.

    The Lost Amy Joob Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 20:51


    Have you guys ever lost something really important and then found it again?  Well, I did that  with this episode!  I would like to re-introduce to you to Amy Joob: actress, author, model, and all-around good person! Do you guys need socks, T-shirts, or slippers?  Get 20 percent off of your first order from the Golden Hour here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks Links to Amy's books are listed below: Unstuck Step into the New: A 40 Day Prayer Journal: Joob, Amy Robnik: 9781737063803: Amazon.com: Books Model Behavior: Make Your Career Path Your Calling: 9781683147831: Amazon.com: Books

    Scott McCauley, Here he is!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 25:34


    Scott McCauley is an actor who moved to Montana at the age of 48. Since then he has been in so many films - 28 in 7 years!  Catch him in "Murder in Yellowstone City" among many other things.  Scott can be reached at svmccauley@gmail.com or his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/S.V.McCauley   Thanks for helping Anna to edit her amazing podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys want discounts on socks, T-shirts, and other garments, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks      

    The Greek God of Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 46:45


    Jerry Vasilatos is an amazing filmmaker, commentator, and YouTube show host.  His debut film, "Solstice", has won many awards.  Check out Jerry's latest work at Chicago Corner YouTube and join in on the fun as we play Mark Ruffalo trivia!   To find out more about Jerry, please go to: www.jerryvasilatos.com This podcast was brought to you buy coffee!  Please show your support here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11   Need socks or slippers for this winter?  Follow The Golden Hour's link here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    Ten Minutes with Amy Joob

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 8:39


    Amy Joob is great.  She was an actress and a model for twenty years and now she writes amazing books!  Her first book is a how-to for aspiring models: Model Behavior Amy's second publication is called Unstuck: A 40 Day Prayer Journal, that helps you to focus on where God wants to take you: 40 Day Prayer Journal Thanks for helping Anna to edit her amazing podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys want discounts on socks, T-shirts, and other garments, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    Jessica Drives a Vespa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 31:38


    Jessica is one part actress, one part plant mom, and all parts awesome!!  Join us as we talk about her career and play "Two Truths and a Lie".   Jessica can be hired for commercial and film work through Lori Lins Talent Agency Chicago and her profile can be found on Backstage.com. Thanks for helping Anna to edit her amazing podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys want discounts on socks, T-shirts, and other garments, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    Hey, Everybody! It's Patty McCall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 43:34


    Born and raised in Oklahoma, Patty McCall escaped a dangerous situation and turned her life around fast.  Talk about lucky!  This girl has worked with Tom Cruise, rubbed elbows with Sylvester Stallone and even got to work on the infamous "Catalina Wine Mixer" scene on "Stepbrothers".  Go, Patty! Thanks for helping Anna to realize her dreams: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Also, if you want 20 percent off of socks and slippers, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    Tommy, Tommy, Tommy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 33:59


    Tommy is a great actor in my hometown, the Quad-Cities area!   He has been in "Rent", on "Chicago Fire" and in many other great productions!  Join him at www.tommyratkiewicz-stierwalt.com If you guys want to stay warm this winter, buy your socks, shirts, and slippers right here with my link: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks   Thank you for listening and have a great day!

    Who is this Awesome Cowboy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 51:59


    Do you see this cowboy pictured here?  That's Jared Broxterman, he plays a cowboy on the set of "1923"!  Jared is also an acting teacher at MT Acting (Check out his school at: Jared Gives Virtual Acting Lessons).  This podcast has been made possible by your wonderful donations to my coffee habit: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys need socks, slippers, or other winter gear, click here for my discount: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks   I would like to thank Kelly Askam at Mind Exchange Music for editing this episode: And Daniel Tippel for creating the intro and ending!   Thanks, guys, for all of your wonderful support!  

    Tyler is a Cool Guy in the Montana Film Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 35:37


    Tyler Grutsch has had a lot of luck in the Montana film industry. Growing up there, he just happened to be in the right place when they were hiring crew for "Yellowstone"!  To hire him, go to: www.montanavideoproductionrentals.com   Thanks for helping Anna to edit her amazing podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys want discounts on socks, T-shirts, and other garments, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks   Kelly Askam edited this podcast episode at: www.mindexchangemusic.com My cousin did the introduction and the ending!  To hire him, send him an email at: jdtippel@gmail.com   Thank you all for listening!

    Jesse Was Keenu Reeves' Stunt Double

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 2:14


    Jesse speaks about his time on the set with Mr. Reeves. As always, this podcast is made possible by coffee.  Please buy Anna a cup here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11   Get 20 percent off of your first order of socks or underwears here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    This is Jesse Trujillo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 34:31


    Do you want to rent out a car for a movie?  Call Jesse Trujillo.  Do you want to hire a grip or an on-set carpenter?  Jesse can do that, too!  Thanks for helping Anna to edit her amazing podcast here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 If you guys want discounts on socks, T-shirts, and other garments, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks   I would like to thank Kelly Askam for editing this episode: www.mindexchangemusic.com  And Daniel Tippel for creating the intro and ending!   Thanks, guys, for all of your wonderful support!

    It's James Gordon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 26:50


    James Gordon has a remarkable story. First, he was a teacher and then somebody asked him to be in a movie!  Join us as we discuss his many talents and play Denzel Washington trivia!!  James' credits can be found at James Gordon's Imdb Page Thank you for listening and please help me with my coffee habit here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Get 20 percent off of your first order of socks and other garments here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks  

    Graham is for Greatness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 36:07


    Carrie Graham is "The Film Lady" a.k.a., the girl who knows everything about film!  From gripping to gaffing and everything in-between, Carrie tells us about her work on sets and the special project that she is most proud of, "The West Virginian Starfish"!! Find Carrie at www.filmlady.com This podcast has been made possible by coffee.  Donate here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Get 20 percent off of your first order of socks, slippers, or other garments here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

    Dan's the Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 30:30


         Dan Mitchem is one part comedian, one part Beetlejuice character, and all parts Jim Carrey fan!  Listen in as we play Jim Carrey trivia and discuss Dan's move across the U.S. to become a famous comedian!  To find Dan, please go to: https://www.instagram.com/beetlejuicela      This podcast has been made possible by coffee.  Please help your girl get a cup here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11  

    Kelly Askam, Everyone!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 27:52


    Kelly is a master of sound editing and creation at www.mindexchangemusic.com and even edited this episode himself.  You can hear dragon sounds, newly composed music, and some Paul Newman trivia!   Thank  you for listening and please help me to keep the good guests flowing here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11  

    Kenneth is the Ultimate Bro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 51:50


    My guest Kenneth Yoder is the ultimate actor, director, and body builder! Check Kenneth out at www.instagram.com/yoderrific and at www.recoveringbro.com Anna is the ultimate podcast hostess and coffee drinker!  Please fuel her fun at: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Also, you can get totally cool discounts on socks here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks        

    ”I Can't Stop Laughing, I Just Chugged a V-8” with Eli Coyote Mandel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 31:15


    Come see how Eli became a writer on SNL, and how he landed a short story in the New Yorker.  Find Eli and his work on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/elicoyote This podcast is fueled by coffee.  Please donate for the ultimate drink here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Do you want discounts on socks and other garments?  The Golden Hour can help you out!  For a 20 percent discount, click here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks      

    Jordan McKittrick's New Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 40:50


    Jordan McKittrick is really good at Will Ferrell trivia! In this episode, we talk about what Jordan learned in film school and his great new movie "Carl the Exorcist". Find out more information at: www.instagram.com/carltheexorcist   Please help Anna to do her best work by supporting her here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11   Cheers, Anna :)

    Sergine is the Greatest!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 34:56


    Meet Sergine Dumais, director of "Wichita" and a voice over artist. She's also a Bob Fosse Trivia Champion! Find Sergine's work at www.wichitafilm.com   This podcast has been brought to you by coffee.  Please support Anna's habit: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11  

    Chris Stone Makes a Great Web Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 10:54


    In this episode, Anna Gold interviews Chris Stone, the writer and creator of "Millennial Impossible", a TV show about millennials besieged by baby boomers.  Listen as Chris Stone plays  Wes Anderson trivia on this week's episode of "The Golden Hour". Please fund "The Golden Hour" and Anna's coffee habits here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Thank you for listening!  

    Mike Geraghty is Da Bomb!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 21:00


    Mike Geraghty has done so much work in Chicago!  He's been on TV shows such as  "Chicago Fire" and "Proven Innocent".  He's also on Instagram, where you can find him here: www.instagram.com/geraghtywm  Thank you for listening and please help me with my coffee habit here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Get 20 percent off of your first order of socks here: www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks    

    Interview with the Beautiful Magi Avila

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 49:33


    Magi Avila stars in "My American Family"on Amazon Prime Video.  She is also the award-winning filmmaker of www.altitude-not-attitude.com Come join Anna and Magi as they talk about the entertainment industry!   Anna's podcast is fueled by her need for coffee.  If you would like to donate, do so here: www.venmo.com/anna-gold11 Also, you get a really cool discount if you order socks or other garments for the first time here:  www.tinyurl.com/goldsocks

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