NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau
A podcast about acting, filmmaking, and the improv scene in New Orleans.
Episodes
103 episodes
Truth Behind A Viral TV Rumor
A single meme can rewrite history in seconds and drag a real person with it. We get into the viral rumor about a Walking Dead slap scene, why the “improvised line” story is false, and what it feels like when strangers turn a scripted moment int...
Improv And Real Life
A cartoon bear, a toe fungus poem, and a “take care of your dongle” callback should not add up to a creative masterclass, but somehow it does. We sit down with Rick Overton, Stephanie Hodge, and Mark DiCarlo for a wild, warm conversation that k...
Inside The Craft Of Iconic Cartoon Voice Acting
The moment a voice actor speaks and you feel eight years old again is pure magic, but the craft behind it is surprisingly human. We sit down with legendary performers Greg Berger, Larry Kenney, and Paul Rugg to get specific about how iconic ani...
Jeff Van Gerwin: Indie Filmmaking
A lot of people say they want to make a movie. Jeff Van Gerwen actually did it and he did it the messy, honest, wildly resourceful way that most filmmakers will recognize. We sit down with Jeff, a director and cinematographer, to talk about how...
Episode 100 And The 48 Hour Film Challenge
Episode 100 hits a real milestone for us, so we brought on someone who lives inside one of the most intense creative weekends in New Orleans: Tori Register, assistant city producer for the 48 Hour Film Project New Orleans. Tori joins the guys w...
Jason Waggenspack: Building The Ranch
Production in Louisiana doesn’t just rise and fall with headlines, it follows incentives, infrastructure, and cold budget math. We talk with Jason Waggenspack, founder and CEO of Ranch Film Studios in Chalmette and president of Film Louisiana, ...
Grace LaRocca: Take Bigger Audition Risks
You can feel it the moment you hit record on a self-tape: your scene is strong, but the slate makes you stiff, your hands look weird, and suddenly you’re worried casting will click away in five seconds. We sit down with Grace LaRacca to talk th...
Con Life: Artemis the Impala Part 2
A full-size 1967 Chevy Impala rolling into a convention hall is already a statement. When it’s built around Supernatural fandom and backed by a crew that loves talking to strangers, it turns into something bigger: a moving meetup spot where car...
Emily & Chris: Artemis The Impala
A black 1967 Chevrolet Impala pulls up, the trunk pops, and suddenly strangers are smiling like they just got drafted into a hunt. We’re joined by Emily and Chris from Fandom Natural, the duo behind Artemis the Impala, a lovingly built Supernat...
Christian Stokes: From Stunts To Acting Grit
What does it take to build a durable career in film when the wins come slow and the stakes feel sky high? We sit down with actor and stunt performer Christian Stokes to map a path from Monster with Charlize Theron to a whirlwind turn in Five Ni...
Nick Marchan: Casting a Smile
What if the thing you’ve been hiding is the thing that books you? We sit down with actor and singer Nick Marchan, who turned a smile he once avoided into thirty-plus commercial credits, a speaking role on Peacock’s Twisted Metal, and a blueprin...
Brian Plaideau: RetroCon Spotlight
The mics heat up with a New Orleans cadence and a grin, and we waste no time jumping from name quirks and Yat roots into the gritty, funny truth of Mardi Gras season. Bathroom strategy, king cake experiments, and parade math set the scene befor...
Davey Lusco: RetroCon Origins
A rainy four-hour trade day, a handful of CRTs, and a line out the door—Louisiana RetroCon started small but struck a nerve. We sit down with founder Davey Lusco to unpack how a community-first retro gaming convention grew from neighborhood roo...
Terin Gary: From Travel Blogger to Actor
A travel itch turned into a life shift. We sit down with Terin from Traveling with Terin to trace how a family plan to tent-camp through lockdown became a mission to spotlight Louisiana’s culture, hidden eats, and small-town stories—then veered...
Warren Mitchell: Chasing A Dream On Film
A guitar class, a choir stand, and a daydream: that’s where our conversation with filmmaker Warren Mitchell begins—and it quickly unfolds into the raw, unvarnished story behind his debut feature, Aspire. Warren opens up about discovering his au...
Danielle Lanoux: Crafting Special Effects
Blood doesn’t just happen on camera; it’s engineered, tested, and coaxed into place under brutal lighting and tighter timelines. We bring SFX artist Danielle Lanoux into the studio to explore how a New Orleans special effects and makeup artist ...
David Rabalais: Gumbo, Ghosts, And The Fois
A haunted gumbo, a bayou curse, and an indie crew determined to pull off the wildest horror-comedy to come out of South Louisiana—this conversation goes deep into how “The Fois” became a full-on feature. We sit down with writer-director David R...
Bob Zany: Finding The Punchline
A nun with a net, a waffle iron payday, and a catchphrase that almost got cut—our time with Bob Zany is a masterclass in how comedy actually works. We trace his arc from a 15-year-old on The Gong Show to a weekly radio presence and a Las Vegas ...
John Dylan Atkins: Two Super Bowl Spots And A Torn Achilles
What if your best shot at booking arrives the moment you stop trying to impress? We sit down with actor John Dylan Atkins to unpack how he booked two Super Bowl commercials in the same year, the surprising freedom of low‑pressure auditions, and...
Matthew Carroll: Wet Paint And Open Wounds
Some stories are heavy because they’re true. Wet Paint, Matt Carroll’s new film, follows three 17-year-old girls whose friend dies by suicide—and their decision to push back when the adults and institutions around them default to silence. We in...
CajunCon Bound With Jim Gleason
A con can be more than a weekend hang—it can be the spark for a local film movement. We sit down with actor Jim Gleason to gear up for CajunCon, swap Wonka and mall-theater memories, and dig into how fandom, policy, and smart planning can power...
Gregg Berger: Finding the Voice Behind Grimlock
If you think voice acting starts with funny sounds, Gregg Berger will change your mind in five minutes. We dive into how he builds unforgettable performances by starting with character—motives, history, and choices—then lets the voice emerge as...
Scott Innes: Inside Cajun Con
The voice of Scooby Doo is putting on the biggest pop culture fan convention of the year! He joins the guys to break down what it took to set up, what celebrities are attending, and how to get free tickets.
Billy Slaughter: Finding Community At Cajun Con
The best fandom moments aren’t about the merch—they’re about the spark between people. We sat down with actor Billy Slaughter to trade stories that bounce from a PBS deep dive as William Faulkner to the wild energy of Scary Movie 6, with a heal...
Traditions, Movies, And A Thanksgiving Hello
Holiday weeks can feel chaotic, so we kept it simple: a warm check-in, real traditions, and a stack of movies that make the season sing. We open up about why Thanksgiving sets our cinematic tempo—kicking off with Home Alone after dinner, then w...