Beyond The Take
Beyond The Take
Podcast Description
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a working pro, or just obsessed with the grind behind the glamor, you’ll hear unfiltered conversations, insider truths, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood and beyond.
Because when the take ends…the real story begins.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes related to the entertainment world, including the impact of new media like vertical shorts, personal branding, and the dynamics of different pathways into acting. For instance, episodes focus on topics such as the disruption caused by vertical short-form content in Hollywood with guests like Sara Quiriconi and the integration of wrestlers into serious acting roles with B Todd Johnston, exploring trends that affect both aspiring and established artists.
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers, writers, and the dreamers in between.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a working pro, or just obsessed with the grind behind the glamor, you’ll hear unfiltered conversations, insider truths, and what it really takes to make it in Hollywood and beyond.
Because when the take ends…the real story begins.
How do you direct horror with kids, compete in festivals, and survive Hollywood’s streaming shake-up all at once?
In this Halloween-episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with indie horror filmmaker David B Jacobs to talk about the craft, the chaos, and the culture of modern filmmaking.
They dive into:
Directing horror — even with child actors
Creating real fear without exploiting performers
Horror festivals, winning awards & building credibility
The death of physical media & streaming’s industry fallout
Strikes, residuals & why Hollywood slowed down
Why horror always reflects society…even when it doesn’t mean to
Advice from Mark Duplass on breaking into indie film
NYC vs LA vs Atlanta: where filmmaking is heading
Classic horror influences & why the genre is evolving again
David also shares an update on his film Wild Animals, and the two discuss the emotional and personal side of living and working in this industry.
Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker, horror lover, or industry fan, this episode digs into fear, filmmaking, and the future of Hollywood.
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