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The Film-Flam Man with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi features interviews with filmmakers, authors, and journalists about filmmaking, film history, and the creative process. Hosted by author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi (Star Trek Video Games, The Films of Eddie Murphy).
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- Today1h 2m
Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast)
We interview writer and pop culture podcaster Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast) about his writing and podcasting career.Among other things, we discuss his early TV writing career on such quirky cable favorites as Commander USA’s Groovie Movies and The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast, how challenging it can be doing a podcast as a solo host, and what sweet breakfast cereals create even sweeter memories. Listen to Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast with Frank Santopadre on Spotify. Listen to Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre on Spotify. Support Fun for All Ages with Franksantopadre on Patreon. Follow Frank Santopadre on Instagram.The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad.Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- 6 days ago40 min
Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor's Life)
We interview author Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes) about his latest celebrity biography on prolific actor Roddy McDowall. Filled with fun anecdotes capturing the sweep of a storied career, this is one book you won’t want to miss.Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life is available in hardcover and on Kindle.Purchase Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life here.Among other things, we discuss Roddy’s transitioning from a child to an adult actor, some of his overlooked roles, and why the original five Planet of the Apes films still hold up all these decades later. Follow Samuel Garza Bernstein on Instagram.Follow Kensington Books on Instagram.The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad.Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp.Thanks to the author for a review copy of the book. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Steve Starkey (On the Set of Forrest Gump)
We interview author Steve Starkey (Breaking and Entering: The Education of a Film Producer) about his latest nonfiction book On the Set of Forrest Gump.Packed with photos of both memorable scenes from Forrest Gump and candid behind the scenes moments, On the Set of Forrest Gump features plenty of remembrances on what a challenging shoot the film was and exactly what movie magic happened on the set. On the Set of Forrest Gump is available in hardcover and on Kindle. Purchase On the Set of Forrest Gump here.Among other things, we discuss his early career editing making of specials on Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, why he became a second-unit director on the set of Forrest Gump, and what it was like eating at a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant. Follow Steve Starkey on Instagram. Follow University Press of Kentucky on Instagram. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp.Thanks to University Press of Kentucky for a review copy of the book. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Brian Raftery (Hannibal Lecter: A Life)
We interview author Brian Raftery (Hannibal Lecter: A Life, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up The Big Screen) about his latest nonfiction book Hannibal Lecter: A Life. A taut look at fiction’s favorite cannibal, Raftery’s book covers not just the original Thomas Harris novels (Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Hannibal Rising), but also the films of the same name and the TV series Hannibal.Hannibal Lecter: A Life is available in hardcover, on Kindle, and on Audible. Purchase it here. Among other things, we discuss why a little Hannibal Lecter goes a long way, why Ridley Scott’s (Black Rain, G.I. Jane) Hannibal is worth of a reappraisal, and what some of his favorite action movies of the 1980s are. Follow Brian Raftery on Instagram.The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Listen to his music Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 28, 202648 min
Ian Nathan (Aliens Expanded, The Thing Expanded)
We interview director Ian Nathan (Aliens Expanded, The Thing Expanded) about the new Aliens Expanded 40th Anniversary Edition that's available until April 29th. Featuring over 15 hours of bonus material and available on digital and Blu-ray, this is one massive behind-the-scenes package Aliens fans won't want to miss out on. Pre-order it here at my affiliate link: Aliens Expanded 40th Anniversary EditionAmong other things, we discuss why Aliens is influential to so many movies and video games all these decades later, what The Thing has in common with Aliens, and speculate on how James Cameron kept his head on straight while writing screenplays for Aliens and Rambo: First Blood Part II at the same time. Learn more about Aliens Expanded and The Thing Expanded on Instagram. Follow Ian Nathan on Instagram. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Listen to his music on Bandcamp. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 14, 202629 min
Salvatore Sclafani (The Hermit)
We interview director Salvatore Sclafani (Dutch III: International Gangster, Katie’s Story) about his latest horror feature The Hermit starring Lou Ferrigno (The Adventures of Hercules, The Incredible Hulk), and Malina Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Supergirl). Among other things, we discuss why horror is such an iconic genre, how comedy and horror are actually quite similar, and what might have attracted Lou Ferrigno to his first horror role ever playing the titular character in The Hermit. Rent or purchase The Hermit on Prime Video and other fine digital platforms. A physical media release is coming soon. Learn more about The Hermit on Instagram. Follow Salvatore Sclafani on Instagram to learn about his latest films. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Listen to his music on Bandcamp. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 10, 202645 min
David Weiner (In Search of Darkness 1995-1999: Journey Back Into Iconic '90s Horror)
We interview director David Weiner about his latest documentary In Search of Darkness 1995-1999: Journey Back Into Iconic ‘90s Horror. We also discuss his next documentary in the works, In Search of Darkness ‘70s which looks at horror films from the 1970s. Purchase In Search of Darkness 1995-1999 here. Take a survey on In Search of Darkness ‘70s to share your thoughts on their latest project here. For more info on David’s films, see his social media links here. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad; you can check out his music over on Bandcamp. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
- Mar 22, 202640 min
Linus O'Brien (Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror)
We interview director Linus O’Brien about his new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, his memories of watching the original London stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show in London as a child, and why the Rocky Horror fandom is still so strong over five decades. Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is getting a theatrical rerelease from Magenta Light Studios in the US starting with screenings in New York on April 24, 2026 and Los Angeles on May 1, 2026 featuring exclusive live Q&A’s with Linus O’Brien and special guests to be announced. A wider rerelease is rolling out in the US on May 8th. For more information, visit the Instagram accounts of Linus O’Brien and Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi is by Tom Shad; you can listen to his music over on Bandcamp. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe
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The Film-Flam Man with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi features interviews with filmmakers, authors, and journalists about filmmaking, film history, and the creative process. Hosted by author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi (Star Trek Video Games, The Films of Eddie Murphy).
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