A Puerto Rican actor flies his teenage daughters to Puerto Rico, shoots a film with Wanda Sykes in her first-ever dramatic role in Undercard, and wraps the project, then immediately starts filming a Yellowstone spin-off in Texas. That's just the last twelve months of Berto Colon's life.

Berto is a working actor you've already seen without knowing his name from shows like The Penguin, Orange Is the New Black, Power Book II: Ghost, The Night Agent. He's the guy who keeps getting called back, now on his third or fourth project with the same production company, and about to appear alongside Michelle Pfeiffer.

In this conversation, Berto breaks down how he actually prepares for a role and it's nothing like what you'd expect. He talks about a specific technique of reading a script multiple times until your subconscious takes over, and why the moments that aren't planned are the ones that make a performance feel real. He opens up about what it meant to film Undercard in Puerto Rico with his daughters on set, the parallel between Wanda Sykes and Mary J. Blige both trying drama for the first time, and what his character Hector is actually after beneath all the gambling and bravado. He also drops that early in his career he was doing motion capture for GTA. His body, Luis Guzmán's face.

For anyone who wants to understand what a real, working actor's career actually looks like from the inside.

Skinner is held against his will in outer space and forced to paint monsters for two hours straight while Allen Cordell Interview captures the madness.Skinner is a legendary Oakland artist whose work defines the gritty, colorful aesthetic of massive murals and Adult Swim projects. He is joined by filmmaker Allen Cordell, a director obsessed with the weird and beautiful intersections of stop motion and patient, contemplative cinema.The duo breaks down the transition from shooting on physical sets to the lawless creative freedom of a green screen world where reality makes no sense. Skinner shares how his obsession with fantasy and comics served as an escape from an unpredictable childhood, while Allan explains the directional challenge of managing a 2-hour stream-of-consciousness performance. They reveal the technical nightmare of painting with green pigments on a green screen.

Kevin James didn't just star in Solo Mio, but he painted every piece of art on screen and helped launch a viral marketing campaign that tricked the internet into falling for his character.

John Kinnane and Jeffrey Azize are some of the creative powerhouses behind Solo Mio, a film that successfully transitioned Kevin James from a slapstick icon to a vulnerable romantic lead. John, the films co-writer, and Jeffrey, the executive producer, have mastered the art of "best idea wins" filmmaking.

John and Jeffrey reveal the pandemic origins of their partnership which started with experimental YouTube shorts recorded in Kevin James’ garage. They break down the high-stakes logistics of filming a centuries-old horse race in Italy and the $50,000 price tag that forced them to get creative with the Coliseum. The duo explains their "kill your darlings" philosophy and why a language barrier with lead actress Nicole Grimaudo actually made the movie more authentic.

For anyone curious about how a modern rom-com is built from a garage sketch into a feature-length experience.

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Find out why one of the internet's most prolific interviewers is terrified of sharks and how he managed to turn a movie blog into a seat across from Oscar winners.

Dan, better known as The Movie Dweeb, is an entertainment journalist who has mastered the art of the unconventional celebrity interview. He has sat down with everyone from Owen Wilson to Margot Robbie, building a massive following by flipping the standard press junket script.

Dan shares the reality of the "celebrity interviewer" label and why he still gets butterflies before every single Zoom call. He breaks down his creative origins, including a blog where he traced iPad images to get by, and the specific trick he uses to make A-list actors feel at ease. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Dan explains his genuine phobia of horror films and the time he considered ruining his own marriage just to meet Jeff Goldblum.

A must-watch for anyone who wants to know what happens when the cameras stop rolling at a Hollywood press junket.

Todd Edwards explains how a group of friends in the Midwest managed to create an animated classic in their garage that eventually went head-to-head with Disney and DreamWorks.

Todd Edwards is the visionary screenwriter, co-director, and producer behind the cult classic Hoodwinked!. As a pioneer of independent CG animation, Todd proved that a compelling story and grit matter more than a hundred-million-dollar studio budget.

Todd walks through the "wild west" era of 3D animation and the process of recording temp voices that were eventually replaced by icons like Anne Hathaway. He shares incredible stories from the set of a Hanson music video featuring Weird Al Yankovic, including why the parody legend almost passed out from dancing too hard. The discussion also explores Todd’s earlier live-action work and his unique approach to writing music that continues to trend on TikTok two decades later.

For the "army" of fans who grew up on the mystery of Granny, Red, and a hyperactive squirrel.

Two breakout stars from the new Superman film reveal what it’s actually like to work on a James Gunn set and how a few minutes of screen time can steal an entire movie.Grace and Dinesh are the fresh faces of the DC Universe. Grace plays one of the intricate robots in the Fortress of Solitude, while Dinesh portrays Malik Ali, a character already being hailed by fans as the emotional heart of Metropolis.Grace details the physical toll of playing a robot, including the technical rehearsal required to carry Superman into the Fortress without looking human. Dinesh shares his incredible ten-year journey from South India to New York, including the "thick skin" needed to survive before landing a role that James Gunn personally praised. Both guests discuss the specific improvisations Gunn allowed on set and the overwhelming response from fans on TikTok.A behind-the-scenes look at the next generation of the Man of Steel’s cinematic journey.

A veteran producer explains why he spent a 2:00 AM bidding war in a parking lot and why the most important part of his job happens behind a desk, not a camera.

Nicholas Tabarrok is a high-level film and television producer with a career spanning Toronto to Los Angeles. From the cult hit Defendor to the historically significant Irena’s Vow, Nicholas has mastered the business of independent cinema.

Nicholas breaks down the "blue-collar" path to producing and the common misconception that being on set is a producer’s primary role. He recounts the exhilarating night Sony bought his film during a midnight auction at the Toronto International Film Festival. The conversation covers the ethical weight of producing Holocaust dramas, the logistics of teaching film in Shanghai, and his current project involving JK Simmons.

Essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the high-stakes world of film financing and negotiation.

The man behind the "Kanye East" meme reveals the shocking reality of going viral, from recording a hit song on his lunch break at Arby's to living in a tent despite having a million streams.

MikeManik, famously known as Kanye East, is an internet icon who turned a viral TikTok moment into a legitimate music career. He has rub shoulders with DMX’s team and appeared in one of MrBeast’s videos.

Mike discusses his early years in a strict household and the uncle who gave him his first taste of the music industry. He clears the air about his "downfall," explaining the housing extortion that led to him living in a high-tech tent in his parents' backyard. Mike also gives a raw look at the nightmare of music features, including the legal hurdles of working with Lil Wayne and his ultimate goal: getting a verse from the real Kanye West.

Follow the journey of a creator who proved that a meme is just the beginning.