Podcast appearances and mentions of josh mendoza

My guest today is Josh Mendoza, an award-winning filmmaker known for his post-apocalyptic feature film, What Still Remains. His debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, which combines sci-if and film noir, was released in January. Josh joins me to talk about his start in creative writing and his move into film, the similarities and differences in writing fiction and film, the necessity of learning through failure, the democratization of creative pursuits like filmmaking, and more. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:42 Family support fuels persistence in creative pursuits. 08:51 Emphasizing positivity over negativity in sharing creative feedback. 13:40 Unexpected audience reactions highlight creators' limited control. 16:25 Importance of not focusing on negative reviews or criticism. 20:14 Film structure rules help shape and tighten storytelling in novels. 24:05 Editing and trimming elevate both novels and screenplays significantly. 28:14 Books become lasting physical achievements compared to shelved scripts. 32:07 Movie-making demands flexibility and compromise with real-world constraints. 36:02 Intellectual property's role in getting projects greenlighted discussed. 39:56 Technology enables democratization, but creates challenges in standing out. 44:02 Bad creative work is necessary learning for improved future art. 48:13 Letting characters shape the story often leads to authenticity. 52:10 Duster Raines, Josh's protagonist, is both flawed and compelling. 55:38 Genre mashups and series building.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.  

We've interviewed hundreds of writers on The Writing Community Chat Show, but this one stands out, because our latest guest brings not only writing chops but serious filmmaking cred to the table.In this brand-new public episode, we sat down with Josh Mendoza, the award-winning filmmaker of What Still Remains and now the debut author of the sci-fi noir novel Shadow of the Eternal Watcher.You can now watch the full interview right here on YouTube:Trust us, this one's worth your time.

Writer/director Josh Mendoza is already well known in the world of film, and he's used those skills to create his debut novel, “Shadow of the Eternal Watcher.” Here's a look at the story: Lately, Duster Raines has started seeing an alternate version of reality where he leads a life of importance, wealth, and power. Visions so vivid they seem more real than the life he lives as a PI, scrounging the gutters of Los Angeles for an easy buck. It's enough to drive anyone insane. Pulled into a missing persons case he never wanted, Raines finds himself framed and hunted by the government. But as he searches for answers to clear his name, he discovers a truth he never could have imagined. He possesses the ability to bend spacetime to accomplish incredible feats. With these powers, maybe he's got a shot at the life he deserves. There's only one problem standing in his way—the other Duster Raines. Josh and I talk about what inspired this blend of science fiction and LA film noir and how the two sides came together. He shares the background of Duster Raines and how he adapts from being a down-on-his-luck PI to a reality-crossing being with reality-warping powers. Mendoza is the founder of Strike the Sun Entertainment, and we talk about going from the realm of script writing—where brevity is key—to the wide-open spaces of novels. He shares the revision process, plans for a sequel and maybe, just maybe, a film adaptation.

Episode 524 - Josh Mendoza - Filmmaker, Storyteller and Author of Shadow of the Eternal WatcherJosh Mendoza is a screenwriter, director, producer and author. Mendoza is the founder of Strike the Sun Entertainment, and his movie work has been recognized by film festivals and competitions alike. He is best known for his feature film, WHAT STILL REMAINS, which he wrote, directed and produced. Decider called the movie a “great follow-up to Bird Box” and described it as a “hidden gem” on Netflix. The Los Angeles Times said, “Writer-director Josh Mendoza finds a fresh angle on the post-apocalyptic thriller” creating a “fascinating ‘what-if' imagining society's possible future.”Mendoza's debut novel, SHADOW OF THE ETERNAL WATCHER, will be released on January 28, 2025. The novel is a noir detective mystery that spirals into a science fiction adventure. The novel has already received positive reviews from Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews. It was recently featured as one of the best upcoming sci-fi books for 2025 in New Scientist. Prior to his writing career, Mendoza received a BA in English and Creative Writing from Stanford University and an MFA in Film and Television Production from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and lived for over 15 years in Los Angeles, California.  He splits his time between the deserts of Arizona and the city of angels with his wife and two children.Mendoza is currently developing multiple feature-length scripts and writing his next novel. https://www.joshmendoza.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Tolga Karacelik is the filmmaker behind Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, his debut English-language film. He talks about making films in America versus Europe, serial killers, and working with Steve Buscemi.The film is out now.Josh Mendoza is an author and filmmaker whose new sci-fi novel is Shadow of the Eternal Watcher. He talks about the process for a film versus a novel, sci-fi, fandom, and all things spooky. The book is out now.Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Radio Public, PandoraSocials: @EndeavoursRadio

Today's Guest: Brenden "Butterbean" Queen In this episode, we dive into the recent Cup Series race at Martinsville, analyzing Denny Hamlin's dominant performance and discussing tire wear and track conditions. We dive DEEP into trying to understand the core issue that is plaguing the NASCAR lower series ranks; lack of respect. We try to solve it and even bring in short track racing star Brenden "Butterbean" Queen to see his take on it, and to hear about his future plans in motorsports as he prepares to climb the NASCAR ranks. Finally we close out the conversation discussing open wheel racing, with Yuki Tsunoda taking over the 2nd seat for the Japan GP and our very own Josh Mendoza is going boots on the ground to investigate what makes the Long Beach GP so legendary. That and more on this weeks episode of the Money Lap! Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Cup Series at Martinsville Overview 12:22 - Erik Jones Disqualification 16:08 - Steve Phelps Promoted to Commissioner 20:00 - Xfinity Series "Race" Reaction 30:01 - The Slippery Slope of Officiating 37:58 - Brad Keselowski's Perspective 39:54 - Too Many Rules vs. No Rules 42:06 - Brenden "Butterbean" Queen joins! 42:22 - Brenden's Take on Xfinity Race 56:16 - Brenden's Racing Plans 59:02 - Freedom 500 Race 1:00:08 - Brenden's Racing Journey 1:03:01 - Storylines going into Japan GP 1:06:55 - Money Lap on the Ground for Long Beach GP 1:08:56 - Recent MotoGP Race Recap 1:10:35 - PR Lap 1:12:06 - Our Race Picks 1:14:25 - Outro (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 1100 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping and 5% off all orders. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2025, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Mendoza to discuss his debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, a gripping blend of noir, sci-fi, and horror. We dive into the mind of his protagonist, Duster Raines—a troubled PI haunted by his past, entangled in a high-stakes mystery, and discovering a reality-bending ability that forces him to confront his own dark reflection.Mendoza shares insights into crafting morally complex characters, the allure of antiheroes, and how real-world conspiracies influence his storytelling. We also explore his transition from screenwriting to novel writing, the challenges of creative blocks, and the balance between structure and spontaneity in the writing process. Plus, he reflects on the dual identity of being both a filmmaker and an author, culminating in a special reading from his book.Join us for a deep dive into genre-blending fiction, psychological depth, and the power of storytelling.Website: https://www.joshmendoza.com/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3046427/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mendozastrikes/?hl=enX: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=/mendozastrikesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MendozaStrikes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-mendozaAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Eternal-Watcher-Josh-Mendoza/dp/195030177X#joshmendoza #shadowoftheeternalwatcher #scifi #noir #dystopia #characterdevelopment #redemption #sociopathy #worldbuilding #trauma #writingprocess #filmmaking #noirfiction #individuality #screenwriting #publishing #creativejourney #storytellingtechniquesNeed an engaging book trailer for your upcoming work?Click here: https://thedarkmindpodcast.com/book-trailer-production

Filmmaker Josh Mendoza stops by to discuss his debut novel, SHADOW OF THE ETERNAL WATCHER, the differences between writing for the screen and for the page, and writing dynamic action scenes.

Send us a textAward-winning filmmaker Josh Mendoza (What Still Remains) turns his attention to fiction with his sci-fi thriller, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher (Jan. 28, Inkshares, trade paper), a genre-bending debut novel in which alternate realities and time travel blend together seamlessly in a thrilling tale of government corruption and personal redemption.In Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, Private detective Duster Raines has demons. Some visit him in his dreams, reminding him of the choices he made in combat to survive. Others visit him while he's awake, demanding he pay penance for those sins. But lately, he's started seeing an alternate version of reality where he leads a life of importance, full of wealth and power. Visions so vivid, they seem more real than the life he lives as a private investigator, scrounging the gutters of Los Angeles for an easy buck. It's enough to drive anyone insane.Pulled into a missing persons case he never wanted, Raines finds himself framed and hunted by the government. But as he searches for answers to clear his name, he discovers a truth he never could have imagined: he possesses the ability to bend spacetime to accomplish incredible feats. With these powers, maybe he's got a shot at the life he deserves. There's only one problem standing in his way: another Duster Raines. To learn more about Josh, or to purchase his debut sci-fi thriller, go here https://www.joshmendoza.com/ Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodBonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

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Ep#248!! Thank you to everyone that has followed and listened! Make sure you subscribe and set to auto download! *Parker Kligerman, Landon Huffman, Nick Ottinger, & Josh Mendoza talk Pocono and ERacr's Blue-Emu FireCracker400! *Aaron Studwell has this weekends forecast  *LuckyDogs *LT Fantasy Itunes- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lapped-traffic-podcast-nascar/id1191851979 Podbean- https://thelappedtrafficpodcast.podbean.com/ Twitter- @lappedtrafficpc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thelappedtrafficpodcast TikTok- @lappedtrafficpc Instagram- @lappedtrafficpc Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA1FcdZAt28m5yzWUP7tj2Q Website- www.thelappedtrafficpodcast.com

Intro – 2:33What is Destined for X? - 6:18Origin Story - 22:14Struggles and dealing with values - 54:50How do you discover what you enjoy? - 01:03:25Quitting Microsoft with no plan - 1:05:07Developing appreciation - Living out of a car for 3 years - 1:15:22Path Analysis - Consequences of valuing others far more than yourself - 1:18:42Addressing hyper-perfectionism – 1:26:14Recovering from living out of a car – 1:32:38Summoning Inspiration – 1:36:55Tapping Into Your Potential – 1:39:37Dealing with anxiety – 1:50:49Meaning & Fulfillment – 1:54:41Transforming control into playfulness – 2:04:52What will I care about on my deathbed? – 2:08:00Religion and Spirituality – 2:25:06Concluding Actionable Advice – 2:29:25 In spite of being raised in a very low-income household by parents with 4th and 6th grade educations, dedication, grit, and infectiously exuberant passion has led Josh Mendoza to get into Stanford before truly accomplishing his childhood dreams at the age of 27.  However, that's not the most interesting thing about him.  Josh is also dedicated to giving back, and founded a non-profit focused on mentoring under-privileged youth, to provide them easier access to the path he blazed.  This did not come easily, and he overcame material struggle when living out of his car for 3 years, and today is challenged by both perfectionism and being altruistic almost to a fault. We dive into his story, with the aim of providing you with wisdom he's gained.While the episode does not follow the typical format as much as other episodes, letting the conversation flow as it did felt like the right thing at the time.As always, we ask our audience to check in with how well this guest resonates with you.  Resonance may be a sign that your path and purpose is along the same lines as our guest's.  Thank you and if you enjoy this episode please leave a rating or review!Age: 27Place of Origin: Southern CaliforniaParents: Dual, Mexican ImmigrantsTraditional Path: TechAlternative Path: Philanthropy / EntrepreneurSelf-Improvement Practices: Reflection, Weight liftingContact info: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/joshmendoza1            Relevant links: http://www.destinedforx.com -> Volunteer tab

In this episode of the Assault Forward podcast I speak with co-founder Josh Mendoza about his journey into the military, career in uniform, and leap into entrepreneurship. The military connected community is robust and thriving and Josh speaks about the importance of networking and staying connected with those you've served with and others you meet along the way. Finally, Josh previews a few of the future products coming soon from Assault Forward and why its important to listen to your customers. Visit us and shop online at: www.assaultforward.us Use discount code "AFPodcast" to save 15% off any order! Find us on all social media @AssaultFWD (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn)

Today, I talk to Josh Mendoza for part 2 of our series together. Shoutout to Scott for editing this episode. Check him out here: soundmindediting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, I talk to Josh Mendoza, who started a Non-profit from the ground up. Check out destinedforx.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode of Liquid Kernedge, Scott and Jason interview the famous barber from The Buzz, Josh Mendoza.  Scott has been going to him for 6 month's now and Josh spills the beans about what a Barber shop brings to the life of a guy.  Enjoy.

This week, the Grue-Crew follow an army veteran into an apocalyptic nightmare, struggle along with a sole survivor in the harrowing wilderness, and ride along with a group of teenage super-sleuths looking to reveal a killer in their neighborhood. First up is the rogue zombie-ish film Face of Evil from director Vito Dinatolo, featuring Scott Baxter as an Army veteran suffering from PTSD with a supernatural twist. The second film, What Still Remains from director Josh Mendoza, provides a completely different take on the zombie apocalypse film where the humans are truly the monsters roaming the hillside. Rounding out the show is the spectacular coming of age film Summer of 84 from directors François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell featuring a young cast hellbent on proving their neighbor is actually a serial killer. The hunt is on for the diamond in the rough. Doc Rotten from Horror News Radio and Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era are joined by Rafe Telsch and Vanessa Thompson.  Gruesome Magazine Podcast - Episode 032 Summer of 84 - What Still Remains  - Face of Evil SHUDDER MOVIE RECOMMENDATION Use my promo code - GRUESOME - for an extended 30-day FREE trial of Shudder to check out Ruin Me and Still/Born! Enter the promo code at http://gruesomemagazine.com/shudder to get your first month free. FACE OF EVIL A war vet returns home, but a mysterious epidemic breaks out and infects his friends... The nightmare has just begun.   “Personally, I was extremely offended by this movie. … it’s so disrespectful to me in the way this particular topic was handled." - Vanessa “... the actor that portrayed Sarge entertained me greatly …" - Rafe “The sequence of events is too wacky to be real and but not surrealistic enough to be a nightmare or a hallucination." - Jeff “It’s a little bit of a sloppy, wobbly movie. I enjoyed it more on its intention than its execution." - Doc Director: Vito Dinatolo Cast: Scott Baxter, Chad Bishop, Jamie Bernadette Horror icon Jamie Bernadette stars in Face of Evil, now available on VOD and DVD from Gravitas Ventures. WHAT STILL REMAINS After the loss of her family, a young woman struggles to survive in a world long-since destroyed by disease; but when a lonely traveler offers her a place in his community, she must decide if the promise of a better life is worth the risk of trusting him.   “The cinematography is gorgeous. The set dressing is gorgeous. This world feels lived in and it feels twenty years removed from the society that we have." - Rafe “I was with Anna (Lulu Antariksa) the whole way, being cautious with Peter (Colin O'Donoghue) while trying to figure out just exactly what was going on. What was his true motive and true character and what his community was going to be like? I was intrigued with that." - Jeff “The acting and the cinematography are fantastic." - Doc Director: Josh Mendoza Cast: Lulu Antariksa, Colin O'Donoghue, Mimi Rogers WHAT STILL REMAINS will open in cinemas on August 10th and on VOD nationwide on August 14th, 2018. SUMMER OF 84 After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spends their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.   “Now this is a really good movie! There is no way you could watch this movie and not enjoy it. It is nostalgia on high. I just fell in love with this Summer of 84." - Vanessa “I loved the feel and the nostalgia of Summer of 84." - Jeff “There are some incredibly chilling scenes that were bold moves in my opinion and left me kind of rattled at the end of the film." - Doc Director: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell Cast: Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery The film made its World Premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and will be released in theaters on August 10, 2018, and available on VOD and Digital HD on August 24, 2018.  

Former Sangre guitarist Josh Mendoza stops by, Judd talks about Joe Rogan (again), Corey Feldman may have been raped, and reality TV is bullshit, except when love intervenes.Recorded on October 28th, 2017 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itjustgetsworse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itjustgetsworse/support

Judd's spawn arrives, Darren eats meat, and Josh Mendoza stops by to tell us why you shouldn't date people from Intervention. #FishinForAWetNugget Recorded on January 11th, 2018 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itjustgetsworse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itjustgetsworse/support

Sleepspent grants us the privilege to talk to them after getting back to El Paso from their trip out to SXSW. We talk to Austin North and Josh Mendoza about music, drinking, and their influences. Check out the end of the episode to hear Sleepspent's latest track "Something". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-drinkers-studio/support

When I was in Los Angeles for the first time this past February I noticed there sure were a lot of interesting people there. I also noticed that the drivers were — on the whole — just as aggressive… yes let’s put it that way… as they are in my home Montreal! So I thought it would be … Continue reading "Josh Mendoza: Cars and Stars!"