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...

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.

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...

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...

Season five kicks off with momentum and a bold plan: we’re celebrating roughly eighty episodes and taking the show to Cajun Con with a stacked slate of guests and a fan-first mission. We start by reflecting on the early grind—passing that fragi...

Season four ends, and the runway lights up. We’re turning the page with a full-force push into CajunCon at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales—over 80 celebrities, a packed show floor, and a weekend where nostalgia and fandom collide. We share o...

The curtain rises on craft and courage as Ashley Landrew joins us to chart a life that moves from grade‑school plays to LSU’s performance program and straight into the calculated chaos of stunt training. We get honest about what changes when th...

The most unforgettable moments on screen often ask the most from performers. Ashley Landrieu—actor, writer, director, stunt-trained performer, and intimacy coordinator—pulls back the curtain on how intimate and emotionally heavy scenes are desi...

Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-...

Ever notice how the best performances feel unforced, like the camera just wandered into a real moment? That’s the core of our time with actor and coach Dean West, who makes a compelling case that presence beats performance every time. We dig in...

A meme tried to tell our story for us—so we brought in the person at the center of it. Ann Mahoney sits down with us to unpack a viral rumor about a Walking Dead scene, why it’s completely false, and what gets lost when the internet mistakes co...

A 48-hour film sprint on a horse rescue ranch. Cowboy kung fu. Seven hours of beautiful footage left on the floor. That’s where our talk with New Orleans filmmaker Scott Nielsen kicks off—and it only gets wilder from there. Scott breaks down th...

What if your greatest challenges became your greatest strengths? Actress, writer, and producer Eileen Gruba transforms this question from philosophical musing to lived reality in this powerful conversation about disability, resilience, and the ...

Resilience takes center stage as actress, writer, and producer Eileen Gruba shares her extraordinary 30-year journey through the entertainment industry. From childhood tragedy to industry trailblazer and advocate for disabled actors, Eileen's s...

What does it mean to find success in the entertainment industry during slow times? Hick Cheramie returns to our show after two years to share the profound wisdom he's gained navigating the unpredictable waters of an acting career while maintain...

From childhood VHS movie-making to crafting indie films with a distinctive voice, actor-director Zac Cino takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey on this episode of NOLA Film Scene.Zac shares the story of how a prop gun press...

When we hit record on our very first NOLA Film Scene episode two years ago, we never imagined the incredible journey ahead. From upgrading our recording setup (goodbye, dark sound booth!) to forming meaningful connections with talented creators...

What happens when a 21-year Coast Guard veteran trades military service for movie magic? Kevin Cheatham takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from aviation mechanic to Hollywood stunt performer, actor and filmmaker in this fascin...

What would make you cut a beard you've grown for years? For TJ, it wasn't money—it was the right creative project. In this candid conversation, TJ and Plaideau break down their separate journeys through this year's 48-Hour Film Competition in N...

Tatiana Piper's path to the DC Universe began not on a Hollywood soundstage but in a Russian classroom where creative aspirations were met with skepticism. "When is this phase going to fade out and you're going to go be a doctor or lawyer or bu...

Dollar bills transform into works of art and vehicles of human connection in the hands of Jim Vess, the beloved "origami guy" of the New Orleans film scene. Recorded at the inaugural Galaxy Con New Orleans, this conversation reveals how Jim's c...

What happens when a childhood passion refuses to be silenced? In this captivating conversation, Jana McCaffrey reveals her remarkable journey through multiple careers while never letting go of her dream to perform.

Birthday celebrations, upcoming film competitions, and the realization that we're approaching our podcast's two-year anniversary – this casual check-in episode captures the ongoing journey of NOLA Film Scene.

From performing sketch comedy to nearly empty theaters to suddenly writing for Steven Spielberg, Paul Rugg's unexpected journey into animation reveals the magical creative energy behind Warner Brothers' most beloved 90s cartoons. Paul's journey...