The PAPER STREET Podcast

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, host Becky Sayers braves it alone and is joined by filmmaker Matthew John Lawrence, writer/director of films including UNCLE PECKERHEAD and his latest feature, BLOODY AXE WOUND, which is now available on VOD platforms!  Becky talks with Matthew about his background, career, and making genre pictures — including the DIY methods implored on his films, balancing tone, and a lucky DM that changed his trajectory!  Also on the episode: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Matthew, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, punk rock, some love for FRIDAY THE 13TH Part V: A New Beginning and WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, and more!   For show notes and additional links to the guest and his films, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by actor Jeremy King, the man behind the character of Rad Chad Buckley, star of Paper Street Pictures' SCARE PACKAGE and SCARE PACKAGE II, as well as a new YouTube series, "Rad Chad's Rad Recommendations"!  The hosts talk with Jeremy about his background, career, and bringing the owner and proprietor of Rad Chad's Horror Emporium to life!  You can watch the mini-season of his aforementioned creature feature-like series, up now on Paper Street Pictures' YouTube channel!  Also on the episode: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Jeremy, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, SUPER TROOPERS, Christmas horror movies, Debbie Gibson, and more! For more info, including show notes and links, on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, host Shawn Talley is joined by filmmakers John Thomas Kelley and Francesco Loschiavo, the producers and co-showrunners of the new horror anthology Tales From The Void, streaming now on Screambox!  The gents talk about their respective backgrounds, careers, and the time, effort, and challenges of bringing the series, based on stories from the popular 'No Sleep' subreddit, to life.  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guests, Halloween traditions, perfecting pitch decks, and more!   For show notes and links to the guests and 'Tales From The Void', please visit the episode's page at paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by artist Marc Schoenbach!  The hosts talk with the man behind 'Sadist Art Designs' about his background, career, love of horror, the importance of good key art, and his approach to illustrating logos, prints, and posters!  Also on this episode: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Marc, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, our favorite movie posters, some love for scary movie sequels like HALLOWEEN II, and more! For additional info, including show notes and links, on this and previous episodes of the program, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by film critic, entertainment writer, and author Molly Henery!  The hosts talk with "The Blogging Banshee" about her background, career, her popular 'Uterus Horror' column on Certified Forgotten, and all about the new book she co-authored, 'Queer Horror: A Film Guide' (now available for pre-order!).  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Molly, some lesser known queer horror films, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, life in the PNW, and more!   For show notes and additional links to the guest, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

​On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by Michael T. Meador, a veteran First Assistant Director and DGA member who's served as an AD on films and television shows including THOROUGHBREDS, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, and Paper Street's own picture from Lucky McKee, OLD MAN (which is out now on VOD and streaming on Hulu).  The hosts get into the weeds with Michael about the First Assistant Director position, what it is, what it is not, and how it's not really above the line or below the line, but essentially is the line, as all communication from every department runs through a production's 1st AD.  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, New York food, crazy set lockdown stories, SHELBY OAKS news, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and shawn Talley are joined by Connor Paolo, an actor who's been in films including 'STAKE LAND' and 'MYSTIC RIVER', and television shows including ABC's 'Revenge' and CW's 'Gossip Girl'.  He can also be seen right now in features 'THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY' and Paper Street Pictures's own 'A CREATURE WAS STIRRING', both of which are now on VOD/Digital!  The hosts get into the weeds with Connor about acting – from his own philosophies on the craft, to the differences between performing for stage and for screen!  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Bruce Lee, The Gaslight Anthem, and more!   For show notes and additional links and info on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by Anthony Cousins, a filmmaker whose short films include WHEN SUSURRUS STIRS, THE BLOODY BALLAD OF SQUIRT REYNOLDS, and segments in both Paper Street Pictures SCARE PACKAGE films!  They chat with Anthony about his background, career, and his new feature film, the found-footage horror romp FROGMAN -- including the challenges of making it, the real Ohio legend it's based on, and even the annual festival that celebrates the titular cryptid!  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, dinosaur movies, HP Lovecraft, makeup effects, Muppets, and more!   For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, plese visit paperstreetpodcast.com. Find additional ways to listen to the program at https://linktr.ee/paperstreetpodcast.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by Lucy Campbell, a writer and director whose short films and online series have screened at festivals around the world! They chat with the Australian filmmaker about cutting her teeth working as a script editor/coordinator for shows including 'The Tourist' and 'Wolf Creek', and all about her debut feature screenplay, the sci-fi thriller MONOLITH (which is now on VOD/Digital in the U.S.!) Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, KINDERGARTEN COP, the Coen Brothers, cardboard cutouts of early-2000s hunks, and more! For show notes and additional links and info on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', Shawn and Becky are joined by Joe Lynch, filmmaker and co-host of the popular 'Movie Crypt' podcast whose latest feature, SUITABLE FLESH, is now streaming on Shudder!  The hosts get into the weeds with Joe on his background, early career with Troma Entertainment, lessons learned and later applied from his experience with KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM, and of course, talk a lot about SUITABLE FLESH -- including locking in the film's stacked cast, finding a balance between his vision and Paoli & Gordon's original script, and he even reveals some Easter eggs in the filmfor fans of the Stuart Gordon/RE-ANIMATOR universe (*caution: some mild spoilers are discussed*).  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, shared horror universes, and some love for John Carpenter, Stephen King, Barbara Crampton, Rob Reiner, ROAD HOUSE, THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.  For additional ways to listen, please visit https://linktr.ee/paperstreetpodcast. 

On this installment of 'The PAPER STREET Podcast', hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by two members of "The Adams Family", filmmakers Toby Poser and John Adams!  They talk with the guests about their beginnings, D.I.Y. (and D.I.A, as in "Do It All") spirit, working with each other and their daughters on several features, including their latest, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS (out now on VOD!).  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with John and Toby, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, snowy horror flicks, Telluride talk, and lots more! For more on this and previous episodes, including show notes and additinal links to the guests, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers are joined by Travis Volz, a PR account executive, publicist, and social media manager who has worked with Mile High Films, the band Itchy-O, and a favorite film festival of Paper Street, the Telluride Horror Show!  They get into Travis' early career, what led him to working with Telluride Horror, and all about the destination fest itself, including the chill atmosphere, the beautiful mountain town location, and some of the events that makes the annual genre festival unique!  Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Halloween knock-offs, horror trivia, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com. Additional ways to listen to the programs can be found at https://linktr.ee/paperstreetpodcast.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by musician and filmmaker Eric Owen, whose new film, THIRST, is now available on Digital and VOD! They talk with the drummer for alt. rock duo Black Pistol Fire about his background, career in music and film, and all about making his directorial debut feature – including its origin, timely themes, and challenges making it. Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Canadian rock trios, German booze, Austin haunts, drummer greats, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn Talley is joined by a returning Blake Stubbs to assist with hosting duties for a discussion with guest Rodrigo Gudiño, the founder and president of horror brand 'Rue Morgue' and filmmaker whose latest feature, THE BREACH, is now available across VOD platforms! The hosts chat with Rodrigo about the founding of 'Rue Morgue', its many facets (including the magazine, website, a film festival, and its production arm), his literary background, filmmaking career, and of course, all about his new horror-mystery film. Also on the program: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Rodrigo, Guns N' Roses' Slash, Rush's Alex Lifeson, Lovecraft, Kubrick, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Jimmie Bullis, a seasoned Locations Manager whose credits range from JACK REACHER 2 and CREED III to THE MAZE RUNNER and Paper Street's own first feature, CAMERA OBSCURA, as well as a handful of Disney/Marvel movies and TV shows! The hosts get into Jimmie's background, career, and the minutiae, logistics, and challenges involved with his very specific position, which can often be equal parts grunt work and glamorous. Also on the program: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, needle drops, gangster films, rom-coms, aliens, and more! For show notes and additional links and info on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley are joined by author and Assistant Director Jessica Dean Rose, who (quite literally) wrote the book on being a Set P.A.!  They talk with Jessica about her background, career, and about some of the valuable information found in "How to Survive on Set: A Set Production Assistant's Guidebook," including what a P.A. needs to know before ever stepping foot onto a set, some of the oddball set lingo and jargon, understanding the various chains of command, walkie etiquette, even how to knock on a hair & makeup trailer door! Also on the program: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, live music, movies about music, Chicago, and more! Grab a half apple and a biscuit rig before the kid pumpkins and tune in! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker Kurtis David Harder (director of SPIRAL & INCONTROL, producer of SUPERHOST & V/H/S 94), whose latest feature, INFLUENCER, is on Shudder as of May 26th! The hosts talk with Kurtis about his background, career, and the origins and making of his social media and influencer culture-centric horror/thriller. Also on the program: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Kurt's experiences working out of Vancouver, filming in Thailand, visiting Vietnam, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please vistit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by filmmaker Mickey Reece, a renaissance man whose prolific output includes AGNES, ALIEN, and CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER. His latest feature, COUNTRY GOLD, is out now and currently available via On Demand as well as through Fandor. The hosts talk with Mickey about his origins, career, filming in Oklahoma, and the challenges and joys of writing, directing, and starring in his fantastical country music comedy. Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Blues Traveler, aliens, cannibals, cults, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episoeds, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, co-host Shawn Talley flies solo, recapping Paper Street's recent run of film releases before a fun chat with Franklin Ritch, the filmmaker behind our latest release THE ARTIFICE GIRL. Serving as the writer, director, and one of the lead actors, Franklin discusses wearing multiple hats, as well as the origin of the film's premise, the prescience of the subject matter, working in Florida, and filming during the pandemic. Also on the program: a nerdy round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, plus artificial intelligence, Aardman Animations, anime, and more! THE ARTIFICE GIRL is now in select theaters and also available to rent or buy across VOD/Digital platforms. For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker and actor Jon Michael Simpson, who's appeared in Emily Hagins' "Cold Open" segment in SCARE PACKAGE and her latest feature, SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON. They talk with Jon Michael about his comedy and improv roots, moving into directing and producing, and all about Paper Street Pictures' new horror-comedy, including the collaborative effort, the logistical (and "goo") challenges, making it under strict pandemic parameters, and more! Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Miss Piggy, pop-punk, butt rock, dance offs, and Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week!

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn finish out the year talking about SCARE PACKAGE II: Rad Chad's Revenge, the sequel to everyone's favorite meta horror-comedy anthology on Shudder... probably. They're joined on this episode by two of the followup's segment directors, Alexandra Barreto (LADY HATER, actor on Mayans MC and All American) and Jed Shepherd (writer of DASHCAM and the smash hit HOST). The multi-hyphenate filmmakers talk about their respective backgrounds, careers, what led them both to directing, and all about their unique contributions to SCARE PACKAGE II – their prompts, approaches, and challenges making their segments. Also on the program: an existential round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guests, Becky's season-appropriate Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, the Muppets, Christmas horror movies, tearjerkers, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn is joined by a substitute co-host in film critic and friend of Paper Street, WGN Radio's own Blake Stubbs. They welcome to the program the stars of Paper Street Pictures' latest feature, BLOOD RELATIVES, actors Victoria Moroles (PLAN B, 'Teen Wolf', 'Never Have I Ever') and Noah Segan (BRICK, LOOPER, KNIVES OUT), who also wrote and directed the film. The actors talk about their backgrounds, careers, and all about their vampire road trip dramedy – the challenges, the joy of collaborating, and the fun they/the village had making the picture, which is on Shudder as of November 22nd! Plus, an entertaining round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guests, Billy Joel, Prince, Ron Popeil, the Korean baseball-playing gorilla movie MR. GO, and more! For more on this and previous episodes, including show notes and links, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by filmmaker Lucky McKee, the director of films including MAY, THE WOMAN, KINDRED SPIRITS, and ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE. His latest feature, OLD MAN, a Paper Street Pictures presentation starring Stephen Lang (AVATAR) and Marc Senter (STARRY EYES), is in theaters and on VOD as of October 14th! The hosts talk with Lucky about his background, career, and making OLD MAN – the challenging and reinvigorating aspects of it, the joy of sitting back and letting seasoned theater actors do their thing, filming it at the height of the pandemic, and more! Plus, a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, film preservation, fickle audiences, and Fantastic Fest. For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn chat with veteran Director of Photography Eric Oh about his background, career, and all things cinematography: what it is, what it isn't, and why it's more than just knowing the technical aspects. Some folks may have heard of The Five C's of Cinematography (Camera angles, Continuity, Cutting, Close-ups, and Composition), but Eric suggests a few additional C's that are equally important to a DP's success: Collaboration, Compassion, and Communication. The hosts also talk with their globe-trotting guest about filming around the world, shooting during the pandemic, and some of his upcoming features, including recent Fantasia Festival selections THE FIGHT MACHINE and THE BREACH, as well as Paper Street Pictures' horror-comedy SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON. Plus, a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Eric, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the chiaroscuro of Caravaggio, the tastes of Toronto, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpdcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by both the filmmaker and the leads of REVEALER (now streaming on Shudder!): director Luke Boyce, a writer, editor, documentarian, and the owner of Shatterglass Films; actor Caito Aase, a burlesque dancer, circus performer, and more; and actor Shaina Schrooten, a deviser and teaching artist who can also be seen in Paper Street Pictures' upcoming SCARE PACKAGE II! They discuss their respective backgrounds and careers, Chicago's strong film community, and their new Shudder Original Film — including getting REVEALER off the ground, the COVID challenges and limitations bonding the crew and breeding creativity, and their approaches to directing and, in the actors' cases, their characters! Also on the program: Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Shakespeare, Spielberg, magic dads, random singalongs, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by a pair of prolific comic book writers, Tim Seeley ('Hack/Slash', 'Revival', and 'Money Shot', as well as 'G.I. Joe', 'Transformers', & 'Masters of the Universe') and Michael Moreci ('Barbaric', 'The Plot', and 'Wasted Space', as well as 'Star Wars', 'Battlestar Galactica', and 'Stranger Things'), who have also written for iconic comic characters like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. They talk about their respective careers, growing up in the Midwest, and their new Shudder Original Film REVEALER, including co-writing the screenplay during the pandemic, working with strict time and COVID parameters, transitioning from scripting comics to scripting a movie, and more. Also on the program: Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Universal Monsters, Chicago movies, Chicago food, and some rather unexpected Chicago weather. For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Meryem Ersoz, a producer, cinematographer, documentarian, among other titles, to talk about her unique filmmaking career, teaching early film history, carving out a niche in Colorado, and her pivot into owning Blackwing Digital Entertainment and operating Blackwing ASL, which provides specialty camera rigs and vehicles. Meryem also shares tales of some of the more ambitious and complicated rigs they've built, how they recreated the famous San Francisco car chase sequence from the Steve McQueen film BULLITT, and some of the projects she currently has in the works. Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, westerns, disco, Denver green chili, and more! For show notes and more on this and pervious episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn hosts an esteemed panel of guests from various sides of the film distribution and film screening world for an informative roundtable discussion on the state and future of movie theaters, theatrical windows, the roles that festivals and streaming services will play with theaters going forward, and much more! The panelists are: Logan Taylor, the Acquisitions Manager at Screen Media Ventures and Festival and Promotion Specialist for the independent & genre film consulting company, Blood Oath. Joining Logan is her fellow Blood Oath partner, Brandon Hill, the head of Acquisitions and Distribution there, and former Executive Director of Acquisitions at Good Deed Entertainment. And rounding out the panel is Adam Roberts, the co-founder of one of Paper Street's favorite film festivals, Panic Fest, and the owner-operator of the historic Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City, which hosts said genre festival. For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

This installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast finds Becky and Shawn on a short hiatus due to production, work, and travel schedules, so they've offered up their original test show as a special bonus episode! Initially recorded on Leap Day of 2020, right before a global pandemic would shut down theaters and festivals and delay a number of films, the hosts speculate wildly on the still-new coronavirus, touch on their respective filmmaking backgrounds and genre love, and answer their own version of what would became the 'Rapid Fire 15' that they play with their guests. There's no in-depth film and filmmaking discussion on this one, just your trusty co-hosts working out technical kinks and feeling each other out, because they literally did not know one another before this test run! But you will hear them namedrop things--including Telluride Horror Show, '80s slashers and action movies, bad puns, and Quibi (RIP)— that, now two years later, have been referenced so frequently, they're essentially running gags (or bingo boxes, if you will) of the program. Hope you enjoy this "getting to know you" edition with Shawn and Becky! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Bears Rebecca Fonté, a seasoned film festival programmer, journalist, and filmmaker, whose short films have played in nearly 200 festivals around the world. She is also the founder of Austin's Other Worlds Film Festival and currently serves as the Artistic Director of aGLIFF, the oldest Queer film festival in the Southwest.   The hosts talk with Bears about her career, the ins and outs of festival programming, her unique experiences both working and attending them, tips on how and when to submit (and not to submit) films, and some highlights from this year's virtual edition of Sundance. Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, DEMOLITION MAN, Monty Python, Spike Lee, and more!   For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by a pair of talented filmmakers whose new film, ALONE WITH YOU, is available now on VOD and DVD/Blu-ray! The hosts chat with writer/director Justin Brooks and writer/director/star Emily Bennett about their backgrounds, different paths to the business, and ways they've found to harmoniously co-write and co-direct. Emily and Justin also talk a lot about their new film, including the conception of the project, writing and shooting it during the height of the pandemic, working with extreme limitations (and no crew!), and remotely directing genre great Barbara Crampton! Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guests, Becky's Deep Cut slasher of the Week, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Michael Bevins, a veteran costume designer for film, television, and theater, whose credits include THE WOMAN, DON'T LOOK BACK, Netflix film THE GOD COMMITTEE, Amazon Original Series 'Alpha House', and upcoming Paper Street Pictures production OLD MAN. They chat with Michael about his background, transition from the fashion world to production, and all things Costume Design, including how wardrobe can inform characters and emotions, challenges he's faced in his own career, and some helpful tips and tricks for directors, actors, and designers themselves. Plus: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15', Becky's Deep Cut, the 'Dexter' revival, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Spencer Hall, a talented Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer for film, television, and commercials, whose credits include HAYMAKER, ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE, Paper Street Pictures' own CAMERA OBSCURA and SCARE PACKAGE, and restoration work on classics films including SUSPIRIA.   They chat with Spencer about his background, career, and all things sound — the importance of getting quality audio during production, examples of great sound design, and useful tips for directors, ADs, and sound recordists to apply on sets that will save time, money, and headaches in post. Plus: a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut, great Detroiters, killer drummers, dead cats, nice dogs, and some holiday cheer!   For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are back from a lengthy hiatus and talking with John Valley, a writer, director, producer, and actor whose new film, his feature directorial debut THE PIZZAGATE MASSACRE, is available on VOD as of November 19th. They chat with John about his multifaceted career, wearing multiple hats, getting the film made, the real conspiracy theory that inspired it, and more! The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, recap their Halloween weekends, and pay their respects to Halyna Hutchins. Plus: Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, the one consistent piece of screenwriting and storytelling advice, and some silly hashtags. This episode is (not really) brought to you by the CHILD'S PLAY tv series, Chucky, now airing on the USA Network! #JohnValleyIsJFKJr For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Ariel Fisher, a multi-hyphenate talent whose work can be seen on sites including Rue Morgue and SlashFilm (the latter of which she now serves as the Evening News Editor for), as well as in Shudder's weekly newsletter, The Bite. She is also the current Managing Editor for iconic horror magazine Fangoria. The hosts chat with Ariel about her writing and editing background, the choices and challenges she faces when doing each, working with great people at Fango, and how they are paving the way forward in the horror community. Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, horror collecting and fandom, Canadian crooners, cocktails, rom-coms, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by editor Greg MacLennan. The founder of Electric Owl Creative, Greg has edited the trailers for everything from SPRING and SUMMER OF 84 to THE GREASY STRANGLER and GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, and served as the editor on Paper Street's own horror-western feature THE PALE DOOR. The hosts chat with the talented gent about his background, career, and all things related to his trade, including the process, techniques, artistry, and joy of telling stories with editing. Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, a genre film directed by a woman winning the Palme d'Or, forgotten Van Damme movies, ROCKY IV, and more!

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies, a pair of interesting filmmakers who co-directed the new eco-horror film UNEARTH, which stars Adrienne Barbeau and Marc Blucas. After a successful festival and limited theatrical run that included an official selection in the Fantasia International Film Festival, UNEARTH will debut on Video On Demand July 6th. The hosts chat with the multi-faceted duo about their careers, what led them to making a "fracking horror story," not avoiding political stances in their storytelling, and giving back to John's Western Pennsylvania stomping grounds. Plus: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with Dorota and John, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the week, writing about what makes you mad, Mads Mikkelsen, returning to movie theaters, GASLAND, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by Aaron D. Alexander, an actor, martial artist, and fight choreographer, as well as a stunt performer in everything from ‘Agents of SHIELD' and ‘Lucifer' to CAPTAIN MARVEL and A QUIET PLACE Part II. Aaron can also be seen portraying boxer Sonny Liston in Regina King's ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI and in Paper Street's own horror-comedy anthology SCARE PACKAGE. The hosts chat with him about his lifelong love of action movies and martial arts, and pick his brain on acting, fight coordinating, and stunt performing, including the most insane, complex, and dangerous ones he's pulled off onscreen. Also on the program: a fun round of ‘Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, ARMY OF THE DEAD, Whataburger, wrestling, Jason Statham, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky and Shawn are joined by Manon de Reeper (live from a sailboat in the Caribbean!), a filmmaker and world traveler who also serves as the Business Development Strategist for 'Women of Color Unite' and the Program Director for the inclusion and diversity mentorship initiative #StartWith8Hollywood.​ They talk to Manon about her career, travel exploits, and the benefits of the aforementioned organizations. Also on the program: the hosts play a round of 'Rapid Fire' 15 with the guest, recap their birthday week festivities, and discuss action movies starring an everyman actor as opposed to a typical musclehead. Plus: Netherlands sweets, Australian scares, boat cats, international metal music, and more! For show notes and more on this and previous episodes, plase visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by the co-writers and producers of the hilarious film 15 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 Will Blow Your Mind!): the film's director, Zach Lamplugh, and its lead actor, Brian Emond. The guests discuss their chance meeting and early careers in theater and comedy, both stand-up and sketch, before getting into the film, which debuts in select theaters and on Video On Demand May 7th, 2021. They talk about the origins of the Vice-like style their mockumentary parodies, the urban legend subject of choice, wearing multiple hats on set, and the surprise silver lining of the film's pandemic-affected festival run. Plus: a round of Rapid Fire 15 with Brian and Zach, revisiting a late '90s Kevin Williamson-penned horror flick, showing proper reverence for an underseen mockumentary that never stops never stopping, and lamenting the news that the Arclight Cinemas/Pacific Theaters chain will not be reopening. For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by artist, photographer, and filmmaker Rachele Wiggins, a renaissance woman whose directorial debut, horror anthology series DEADHOUSE DARK, debuts on Shudder April 29th! They discuss Rachele's art and design background, transition to producing and directing, and the challenges she faces doing so in a hungry, but limited land down under. Also on the program: a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, thoughts on a lesser installment of a certain "Irish" horror franchise, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, Tony Scott's best movies, and anecdotes from Rachele about George Lucas' house, working on an Alien sequel, and narrowly escaping Spanish jail with some members of the Paper Street Pictures team. For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn note the one year anniversary of the program, the existence of which has paralleled the pandemic and shutdown almost to the day, and celebrate both the milestone and an end in sight for the latter. They're joined on this episode by Jill Gevargizian, a filmmaker whose latest movie, THE STYLIST, is now streaming on Arrow. Jill discusses her career and influences, making the short film of the same name, crowdfunding and financing the feature, and the challenges she faced in doing so. Plus: a fun round of Rapid Fire 15 with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, some fun facts about Kansas City, tragic monsters, chihuahua origin stories, why closing credits could use more rock songs, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn and Becky are joined by Brad Henderson, a filmmaker, film historian, and current Acquisitions and Special Features Producer for Vinegar Syndrome, one of the hosts' favorite boutique film distributors. They discuss Brad's early influences, career, how he got involved with the VS label, and the benefits and challenges of that always-interesting gig. The hosts also play a round of fun 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, talk about the importance of persistence and respect in the industry, and share their love and appreciation of physical media. Plus, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week (a Vinegar Syndrome pick, no less!), some forgotten and/or lost genre gems, THE BEASTMASTER, Cynthia Rothrock, CLASS OF 1999, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are back with their first episode of 2021, talking movies they caught up on over the holidays, what they accomplished on their respective productions in the break, the pros and cons of film school, and the DIY spirit of independent filmmaking. They're joined on this one by filmmaker Andrew Merrill—a writer, director, editor, and cinematographer—to talk about his career, from making shorts in and out of college (including WARM INSIDES and THE PARTY) to directing his first feature, the horror-thriller ROT, which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, talk Spielberg's camera technique and later filmography, and own the term "weekend warrior" (as more filmmakers, artists, and creatives are than not). Plus, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, summer camp, The Muppets, Los Angeles, ice cream, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, the final episode of 2020, Shawn and Becky talk some holiday season traditions, annual Christmas movie rewatches, and give a few year-end film and TV series recommendations. The hosts are joined on this one by film critic, journalist, and holiday horror connoisseur Matt Donato, who discusses his writing career, his own rad podcast Certified Forgotten, and of course, gives the gift of killer Christmas horror movie recommendations. They also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, debate who really won in FREDDY VS. JASON, show some love for the CHILD'S PLAY franchise, DEAD SILENCE, Ted Lasso, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn, back from a short hiatus, catch up on the holidays, name some of their fall movie rewatches, and talk Paper Street's upcoming project, the recently-announced feature film OLD MAN. They are joined on this one by director and writer Ryan Spindell to discuss his filmmaking career, early influences, art background, making short films, and the grind to get to the finish line on his first feature, THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (now streaming on Shudder!). The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, revisit the BLADE movie trilogy, plus Becky's Deep Cut Slasher(s) of the Week, and more! Come for the lovefest for early Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, stay for the random mentions of Ted Raimi and Samuel L. Jackson.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn Talley is joined once again by Becky Sayers, who talks about her big move and brings her beau, Brad McHargue, onboard to jointly recap this year's shelter-in-place edition of the Telluride Horror Show. They discuss the challenges they faced hosting both the festival and the activities surrounding it (including their annual horror trivia contest) virtually, the interactivity and sense of community of its loyal attendees, as well as a few standout films from the fest. The hosts then welcome actor and filmmaker Brea Grant to the program. After acting stints on shows including Dexter, Heroes, and Friday Night Lights, and appearances in films like AFTER MIDNIGHT, BEYOND THE GATES, and Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II, Brea has transitioned into a successful writing and directing career. They discuss her crazy year, her recent features LUCKY and 12 HOUR SHIFT, and her own podcast, Reading Glasses. Plus, a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, some Halloween movie recommendations, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, co-host Shawn Talley is joined by friend of Paper Street, Kelsey Pribilski, who fills in for co-host Becky Sayers while she's on assignment [see: in the process of moving]. Kelsey is an actor, host, and creator of the hit podcast Gawkward, available on YouTube and all major podcatchers. She and Shawn talk a little about her own projects, including the Hulu series BBQuest, as well as THE PALE DOOR (available on Blu-ray and DVD now) and SCARE PACKAGE (available on Blu-ray and DVD October 20th)! They welcome actor, activist, and artist Zoe Graham (BOYHOOD, RUDDERLESS, SECRET IN THEIR EYES) to the program to discuss, among other things, her Austin roots, background in the arts, film career, and her new venture, an on-set production service called Set Advocate. The hosts also play a fun round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest that goes big into books, board games, barbeque, and the Backstreet Boys. All that, plus Halloween plans, Wheel of Fortune, Spy Kids sequels, Texas massacres that involve chainsaws, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Becky and Shawn are joined by acting legend Stan Shaw! Starring in a number of well-known films (DAYLIGHT, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, and THE MONSTER SQUAD) and television series (Roots: The Next Generations, Hill Street Blues, and Murder, She Wrote), Stan talks about his storied career, background in singing, his martial arts training and instructing, approach to acting, and breathing life into characters. Stan also discusses his scene-stealing turn in Paper Street Pictures' new horror-western THE PALE DOOR, working with directors and fellow actors, playing a lot of fighters on screen, and his pal Sylvester Stallone (who Stan does a pretty solid impression of almost every time Sly's name comes up). Plus, some thoughts on physical media and bonus features, the upcoming Blu-ray release of THE PALE DOOR, a round of Rapid Fire with the guest, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Shawn Talley and Becky Sayers talk some more about THE PALE DOOR, Paper Street Pictures' horror-western that's now in select theaters and on VOD. They're joined on this episode by makeup and special effects artist Beki Ingram (JOHN DIES AT THE END, TUSK, CHERRY), who helped create THE PALE DOOR's gruesome witches and pretty up (and dirty up) the cowboys they torment in the film. Beki discusses her early career and influences, making herself invaluable on set by becoming a Jill of all trades in the art and makeup departments, working with KNB EFX Group co-founder Robert Kurtzman (TREMORS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN), and how she approached the witch design and makeup in THE PALE DOOR. Plus, a round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guest, viewing E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL with fresh eyes, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky and Shawn talk about the release of THE PALE DOOR--the horror-western feature from RLJE Films, Shudder, and Paper Street Pictures--now playing in select theaters, drive-ins, and on all VOD platforms! And they're joined on this 13th episode by the lead actor of the film, Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why, LOUDER THAN BOMBS, IMPERIUM), to discuss his career, approach to acting, and the collaborative process with directors and fellow actors. They also touch on the crazy challenges he and the crew had to brave on THE PALE DOOR's production (hail storms, flash floods, and a pair of F5 tornadoes, to name a few), as well as some of Devin's varied fandoms, interests, and hobbies, which include gaming and Twitch streaming, making music, and fanboy'ing out to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that, plus, a fun round of Rapid Fire 15 with Mr. Druid, Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, and more! For show notes on this and past episodes, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.