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The Second Sticks Podcast is the story of the names in the credits. We interview industry professionals about their experience working in Hollywood.

The Second Sticks Podcast


    • Mar 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES

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    The Second Sticks Podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in the film industry. Hosted by Nick, this podcast stands out due to his dedication to thoroughly researching and understanding his guests' positions in the industry. He takes the time to flesh out their experiences and provide listeners with valuable insights into the world of filmmaking.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its conversational tone. While there may be some technical terms and knowledge that go over the heads of some listeners, Nick does an excellent job of keeping the discussion engaging and accessible. It doesn't feel like a dry "shop talk" session, but rather a conversation between friends catching up on their careers. This approach makes it easier for listeners to connect with the content and enjoy each episode.

    Furthermore, The Second Sticks Podcast offers insider information that is difficult to find elsewhere. Nick's ability to ask thought-provoking questions keeps guests engaged and opens up discussions that reveal behind-the-scenes details about the film industry. Whether you're a filmmaker yourself or simply have an interest in film, this podcast provides valuable knowledge that can't be found elsewhere.

    While it is difficult to find any major flaws with The Second Sticks Podcast, one minor downside could be the occasional use of complex technical terms. Some listeners may find themselves struggling to fully grasp certain concepts or ideas discussed on the show. However, this issue is easily overcome by Nick's conversational style and his ability to explain these terms in simpler language.

    In conclusion, The Second Sticks Podcast is a gem for film enthusiasts everywhere. It brings together all aspects of filmmaking into one podcast, providing invaluable insights into the industry. If you're interested in learning about the film business or simply enjoy listening to engaging conversations between passionate individuals, then this fantastic podcast deserves your subscription. With its informative content and personable host, The Second Sticks Podcast is sure to keep you entertained and educated in the world of film.



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    Kimball Farley - Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 77:05


    Send us a textKimball Farley - ActorProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Dan Jones - 1st AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 33:24


    Send us a textDan Jones - 1st ACProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    John "Hotdog" Bamond - Key Set PA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 52:57


    Send us a textJohn "Hotdog" Bamond - Key Set PAProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Joe Packheiser - Location Scout/Location Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 56:32


    Send us a textJoe Packheiser - Location Scout/Location ManagerProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Kyle Wullschleger - Director of Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 51:54


    Send us a textKyle Wullschleger - Director of PhotographyProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Bruce Branit - VFX Supervisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 63:24


    Bruce Branit - VFX SupervisorProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Shaun Rogers - On Set Locations Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 40:31


    Shaun Rogers - On Set Locations AssistantProduced by: Nicholas Cole BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapSecond Sticks Theme: Azar RahmouniCONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Ed Wu - Cinematographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 58:45


    Ed Wu - CinematographerProduced by: Nicholas BrownMixed and Edited by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniCONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Chandler Tucker - DIT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 51:42


    Chandler Tucker - DITProduced by: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniCONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram:@thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Steve Saada - Boom Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 89:47


    Steve Saada - Boom OperatorProduced by: Nicholas Cole BrownEdited and Mixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniEmail: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Darwin Brandis - 2nd AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 47:34


    Darwin Brandis - 2nd ACProduced and Edited by: Nicholas BrownMixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniCONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Adam Stone - Cinematographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 80:20


    Adam Stone - CinematographerCreated/Edited by: Nicholas BrownMixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniCONTACT: email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.cominstagram: @thesecondstickspodcasttwitter: @secondstickspod

    Aimee Sullivan - Props Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 45:26


    Aimee Sullivan - Props AssistantProduced and Edited by: Nicholas BrownMixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar Rahmouni

    Kent Smith - Set Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 53:56


    Kent Smith - Set PhotographerEdited by: Nicholas BrownMixed by: Sean MillsapMusic by: Azar RahmouniCONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Jeffree and Kellen Bloomer - Sound Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 53:05


    Jeffree and Kellen Bloomer - Sound TeamProduced/Edited by Nicholas BrownSound Mix by Sean MillsapMusic by Azar RahmouniComments or Questions? Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Aaron Rosendary - Script Supervisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 36:10


    Aaron Rosendary - Script SupervisorProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited By: Erich CombsMusic: Azar Rahmouni

    Michael Simmonds - Cinematographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 43:57


    Michael Simmonds - Cinematographer Produced by Nicholas BrownMusic by Azar Rahmouni

    Bo Webb - Camera Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 38:33


    Bo Webb - Camera OperatorProduced by Nicholas BrownEdited by Erich CombsMusic by Azar Rahmouni

    Mat Larsen - Dimmer Board Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 42:03


    Mat Larsen - Dimmer Board OperatorProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed By: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Mollie Howey - Scenic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 43:02


    Mollie Howey - ScenicProduced By: Nicholas BrownEdited and Mixed By: Sean MillsapMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Mike Starr - Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 97:34


    Mike Starr - ActorProduced By: Nicholas BrownMusic By: Azar Rahmouni

    Paul Daley - Cinematographer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 40:55


    Paul Daley - Director Of Photography

    Jason Johnson - DIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 41:54


    My guest this week is Jason Johnson, who works as a Digital Imaging Technician, or DIT for short.CONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodSupport me here: patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcastLeave me a rating and a review!Thanks.

    Figg - On Set Grip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 50:15


    Figg works as an on set grip, with an absolute love for the process of filmmaking.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks!

    Nick Cocuzza - Camera Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 35:52


    Nick Cocuzza is a Camera Assistant living in Wilmington, NC. Depending on the job, Nick may work as a 1st AC, 2nd AC or even a Loader.CONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks!

    Jeff Goodwin - Makeup Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 36:15


    Episode 25 - Jeff GoodwinJeff Goodwin is Makeup Artist with quite an impressive resume. Recently, Jeff released a photo book of his personal polaroids from his time on the film Blue Velvet, which can be purchased here:http://www.blurb.com/b/9142996-blue-velvetCONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks!

    Max Gordon - Rigging Electrician

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 31:21


    Episode 24 - Max Gordon.Max Gordon works both as a Rigging Electrician or Set Electrician depending on the job. CONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodTo support The Second Sticks Podcast please visit: www.patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcastThanks!

    Scott Stoops - Literary Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 30:33


    Episode 23 - Scott StoopsScott Stoops works as a Literary Manager. Scott and I studied film together at Central Washington University. After college I came east and Scott moved to Los Angeles, which is where he currently resides.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodPlease take the time to give me a 5 star rating and leave me a review! If you would like to support The Second Sticks Podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcastThanks!

    Steve Battaglia - 1st AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 23:33


    Episode 22 - Steve Battaglia Steve Battaglia is a 1st Assistant Director working out of Los Angeles, CA. In this episode we discuss how Steve got his first job as an intern on a film set and how he worked his way up to the position that he is in today.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodIf you enjoy the show please leave me a Rating and Review and Subscribe! If you would like to support The Second Sticks Podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcast

    Pamela McIntyre - Makeup Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 51:04


    Episode 20 - Pamela McIntyrePamela McIntyre is a makeup artist out of Charleston, SC. Unlike many of my guests, makeup for film and television wasn't Pamela's original plan after college, but she found her way there anyway.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodPatreon: www.patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcastPlease leave me a rating and review! Subscibe and tell your friends!Thanks!

    Chrys Blackstone - Set Electrician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 25:54


    Episode 20 - Chrys BlackstoneChrys Blackstone is a set electrician working in the Southeast. Like most, Chrys began his career working as a set PA but found interest in the Set Electric department and his career took off from there.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodIf you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to rate and review us on whatever platform you use to listen. If you are interested in being a supporter of the podcast please visit:www.patreon.com/thesecondstickspodcastThanks!

    Eric Branco - Cinematographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 50:01


    Episode 19 - Eric Branco. Eric Branco is a Director Of Photography based out of Los Angeles, CA. Eric and I met at a tiny film festival in 2015 where one of his features, "Stay Cold, Stay Hungry" was playing. Eric's newest film, "Clemency" is now in competition at this year's Sundance Film Festival.Second Sticks Theme written and performed by Azar Rahmouni.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks for listening! Don't forget to leave me a rating and review and share with your friends!

    Michael McKay - 2nd 2nd AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 27:32


    Episode 18 - Michael McKay.McKay is a 2nd 2nd Assistant Director working in the South East. Originally intending to go into Radio, he fell into the film industry and has never looked back.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please take the time to give me a 5 star rating on iTunes as well as sharing this podcast with everyone you know and love.

    Terry Serpico - Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 37:10


    Episode 17 - Terry SerpicoTerry Serpico is an actor who has appeared in countless movies and television shows. His breakout roll was in the film Donnie Brasco, and since then has gone on to play characters in Hannibal, Michael Clayton, among many, many others. CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodIf you enjoy this episode please take a moment to leave me a rating and review on iTunes! Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends!Thanks!

    Will Hand - 1st AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 26:12


    Episode 16 - Will HandWill Hand is a 1st Assistant Camera with years of experience in the film industry. Though he works in camera, Will started his career as an electrician, which he discusses.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickdpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickdpodcastTwitter: @secondstickdpodIf you have any comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact me! Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please take the time to leave me a rating and review.Thanks!

    Andy Sleet - Sound Utility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 48:16


    Episode 15 - Andy Sleet. Andy Sleet is a Sound Utility with aspirations to be a Producer.Andy Sleet Contact: AndySleet@gmail.comCONTACT:Email: Thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodPlease give me a 5 star rating on iTunes, subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family!Thanks!

    Keegan Sacko - Key 2nd AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 32:40


    Episode 14 - Keegan SackoKeegan Sacko is a Key 2nd AD, which stands for Key 2nd Assistant Director. CONTACT: Email : Thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodIf you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to rate us on iTunes and leave a review! Subscribe and tell your friends!Thanks!

    Jake Butler - Camera Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 38:17


    Episode 13 - Jake ButlerJake Butler is a Camera Operator. In this episode we discuss the difficult jump from Camera Assistant to Operator. Another Podcast briefly mentioned in this Episode is called "Walking Backwards," which is highly recommended if you are enjoy this podcast and are interested in finding other Film Podcasts. Jake and I are both regular listeners.CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodIf you are enjoying the podcast, please give us a rating and a follow! Leave a review and tell your friends! Thanks!

    Thomas Bono - Graphic Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 54:07


    Episode 12 - Thomas BonoThomas Bono is a Graphic Artist who also wears many other hats in Film and Television. CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodDon't forget to leave a review! Like, Subscribe, and tell your friends!Thanks!

    Franzi Lewis - 1st AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 29:03


    Episode 11 - Franzi LewisFranzi is a 1st Assistant Camera living in Charleston, SC. CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThank you for listening! Please subscribe and share!

    Adrienne Brown - Rigging Grip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 40:02


    Episode 10 - Adrienne BrownAdrienne Brown is a Rigging Grip who works all over the Southeast.CONTACT:Email: Thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodSubscribe!Thanks!

    Joey Meyerhoff - Boom Operator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 33:35


    Episode 9 - Joey Meyerhoff. Joey came up in the film industry in Charleston, SC but a few years back made the move to Atlanta where he has been very successful.If you are interested in learning more about Amazon Hot Box, please visit www.resurgencepictures.comCONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodSubscribe and tell your friends!

    Andy Bader - DIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 60:46


    Episode 8 guest is Andy Bader. Andy is DIT in the film industry.CONTACT:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks!

    Cooley Walters - Set Costumer/Writer's Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 36:37


    Episode 7 guest is Cooley Walters. Cooley is a former set costumer turned writer's assistant. CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Nick Gowin - Camera Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 40:32


    Episode 6 with guest Nick Gowin. Nick is a camera assistant living in Charleston, SC who works all around the southeast. CONTACT: Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspodThanks!

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    Justin Dybowski - 2nd 2nd AD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 41:33


    Episode 5 of The Second Sticks Podcast. Guest is Justin Dybowski. Justin has years of experience working in film and currently works as a 2nd 2nd AD. CONTACT: Email: TheSecondSticksPodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Lee Donaldson - Key Grip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 31:10


    Episode 4 - Lee Donaldson. Lee is a Key Grip who is based out of Charleston, SC, but works all over the world.Contact via:Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @thesecondstickspodcastTwitter: @secondstickspod

    Justin Urban - Camera Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 42:03


    Episode 3 of The Second Sticks Podcast! Today's guest is Camera Assistant, Justin Urban.If you have any comments or suggestions:Connect with us!Email: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @secondstickspodInstagram: @Thesecondstickspodcast

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    Jacob M. Chase - Indie Writer/Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 41:08


    Episode 2 of The Second Sticks Podcast! My guest is Indie Writer/Director Jacob M. Chase. Watch Canyon Road - https://vimeo.com/7634579Watch Oil Man - https://vimeo.com/77092551If you have any comments or suggestions, please submit them via email to: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.com OR reach me on twitter @secondstickspodPlease Subscribe!

    Kent Archer - Screenwriter/Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 71:42


    Episode One of The Second Sticks Podcast! On the first official episode I am joined by Screenwriter/Producer Kent Archer. Please Enjoy!If you have any comments or suggestions, please submit them via email to: thesecondstickspodcast@gmail.com OR reach me on twitter @secondstickspod

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