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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.
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- 4 days ago1h 23m
Jason Salmon | From “Biscuits and Gravity” to “Another Weird Week” | Stayin’ Ornery
Actor and comedian Jason Salmon from “Biscuits and Gravity” and the weekly series “Another Weird Week” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about his career and personal stories.Jason talks about meeting James Talarico and hearing Tracy Morgan tell stories for four hours from the next dressing room on his first TV job, “30 Rock.” He also shares how a Texas A&M engineering degree led to a sales job in New Jersey, and how an acting class in New York City changed his plans. A director later cast him in his first play despite calling his resume the worst he had ever seen, and that role opened the door to improv, sketch comedy and stand-up.Jason explains how his curiosity about politics grew into “Another Weird Week,” his three-minute recap of the news every Friday. Now he is getting ready to record his next special in Austin this December, and he is writing a book about his father’s journey with Alzheimer’s. He even recalls the night he signaled Allen High School quarterback Kyler Murray to quiet a loud Whataburger crowd.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Jason Salmon joins Story & Craft01:50 Growing up in Allen, Texas03:18 From engineer to New Jersey salesman04:46 Taking an acting class to meet women07:10 A lifelong Texas Rangers fan16:12 Asking Kyler Murray to quiet Whataburger23:38 Texas politics and James Talarico32:15 Getting the acting bug from Shakespeare36:09 From improv and sketch to stand-up45:00 Why he started talking politics online53:21 Chris Rock, George Carlin and his heroes1:00:32 Austin special and a book about his dad1:03:28 Tracy Morgan and his first TV job1:04:58 The Seven Questions1:19:48 Touring until the Austin taping STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodMarc’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonMarc’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Chloe Coleman | From “My Spy” to “Mouse” | No Longer a Pumpkin
Actor Chloe Coleman from Prime Video’s “My Spy” and “Mouse” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about her career and personal stories.She talks about her role in Taylor Sheridan’s “F.A.S.T.” and playing young Lo’ak in “Avatar: The Way of Water” for James Cameron. Chloe also looks back on starting out in “Big Little Lies,” growing up with parents who met on “The Amazing Race,” and staying calm opposite Dave Bautista in “My Spy.” Working with Chris Pine on “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and Adam Driver on “65” showed her that acting was special to her.A chemistry read with Katherine Mallen Kupferer led to her role as Callie in “Mouse,” a film about grief from directors Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson. Playing such an eccentric, loud character pushed her to take up space, and she also talks about “2034,” her upcoming film with director Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Turning 18 opens the door to more mature roles, and she shares her dream of one day being part of a Marvel project.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Chloe Coleman joins Story & Craft01:58 Senior year, college applications and turning 1804:13 Growing up with parents who met on “The Amazing Race”06:56 Martial arts training and doing her own stunts07:59 Weekend train trips and McDonald’s tiramisu in Italy11:52 From “Big Little Lies” to working with Chris Pine and Adam Driver16:33 Staying calm opposite Dave Bautista in “My Spy”19:01 A full head cast and video diaries for “65”25:25 Motion capture and James Cameron on “Avatar: The Way of Water”28:15 Being directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt31:39 Why she would love to write screenplays someday33:15 Landing the role of Callie in “Mouse”44:44 The Seven Questions57:01 Balancing high school with life on set58:57 Taylor Sheridan’s “F.A.S.T.” and no longer being a pumpkin STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodMarc’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonMarc’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Alex Pearlman | From “Too Many Tabs” to “Crashing Out” | The Art of the Rant
Comedian & Podcaster Alex Pearlman from “Too Many Tabs” and YouTube’s “Crashing Out” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about his career and personal stories.Alex shares his take on Donald Trump and Elon Musk and on how social media algorithms shape the news. Growing up, he watched the evening news at the dinner table, and 25 years of stand-up taught him to break big stories down quickly. On “Too Many Tabs,” the comedy history podcast he makes with his wife, he takes the long view, such as the 80-year fight for the 40-hour work week.He describes the weekly podcast “Crashing Out,” which he co-hosts with Philip DeFranco, who has covered news on YouTube for 20 years. The conversation also covers the live tour that just wrapped, where he found audiences everywhere looking for hope. Alex recalls asking Bernie Sanders in his Capitol office whether anyone in Washington is thinking about the rest of the century.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Alex Pearlman joins Story & Craft04:36 Growing up watching Dan Rather and the evening news07:08 How short videos and algorithms shape what we see08:07 Why he calls himself a stand-up comedian, not a journalist10:56 Comedy heroes George Carlin, Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor13:37 A typical day of scrolling, family time and picking what to cover17:04 The moment his young son told him to put the phone down25:39 Planning for his toddler’s future with trades, college and AI32:26 “Too Many Tabs” and the long view on the 40-hour work week33:37 Andrew Carnegie’s libraries, Elon Musk and the Gilded Age37:51 What he learned on tour: everyone is looking for hope39:27 Meeting Bernie Sanders in his Capitol office45:21 If he could go back in time and fix social media49:35 Building a healthy news diet, starting with local news57:31 “Crashing Out” with Philip DeFranco and the tour that just wrapped STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Chloe Radcliffe | From “The Tonight Show” to Comedy Central’s “Eyes Down Here”
Actor & Comedian Chloe Radcliffe from “The Tonight Show” and Comedy Central’s “Eyes Down Here” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about her career and personal stories.Chloe breaks down writing for Jimmy Fallon and watching Anthony Jeselnik at the Hollywood Improv. She names Eddie Izzard as her biggest influence and traces her path to stand-up through national speech and debate titles and a job at Target headquarters. A writing job on “The Tonight Show” came with her 15th application, after years of trying and time in the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop.Her hour-long special “Eyes Down Here” took ten years to put together, and she explains why she bikes through New York daily and how a tandem lets her share that with other people. Next up, she is doing a live run of her solo show “Cheat” in Los Angeles from November 4 through 8 at G-Son Studios, the old Beastie Boys recording studio. She also explains why her phone background reminded her to write down every idea for eight years.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Chloe Radcliffe joins Story & Craft01:42 A lucky YouTube find and Minnesota roots03:53 New York years, a furious New Year’s Eve and life on tour08:34 The phone background that kept her writing everything down10:14 Eddie Izzard and finding stand-up13:37 Self-employed parents, a math degree and a job at Target16:29 Speech and debate champion, only child and learning to delegate19:44 Landing a writing job for Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show”22:06 Why she rides a tandem bicycle through New York25:10 Ten years to build “Eyes Down Here”30:48 Craigslist hobbies and a belief in patterns34:13 When a joke bombs and the bro-ier rooms37:53 Watching Anthony Jeselnik and her solo show “Cheat”41:19 The Seven Questions44:46 Tour dates and goodbye STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Patrick Renna | From “The Sandlot” to YouTube’s “Dugout Dads” | Major League Storyteller
Actor Patrick Renna from “The Sandlot” and YouTube’s “Dugout Dads” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about his career and personal stories.Patrick shares why Meryl Streep might be the greatest actor ever and how Danielle Fishel co-hosts the companion podcast. He recalls a James Earl Jones story from the set of the baseball classic he filmed at 13 and why it still resonates across generations. Patrick also traces his start in school plays and his teenage work on “Son in Law” with Tiffani Amber Thiessen and Pauly Shore.He explains how a Little League final that ended with crying parents and kids playing tag inspired the series, which brings back his Sandlot castmates as the dads. Along the way, he discusses his “GLOW” role on Netflix, a Hershey’s campaign with his son, and pitching networks with Chris Paul’s company, OH DIP Entertainment. He also shares the advice he would give his 16-year-old self, including an audition tip from Bryan Cranston.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Patrick Renna joins Story & Craft03:18 The Little League loss behind “Dugout Dads”06:35 Filming “The Sandlot” at 13 and its lasting fan love08:23 From school plays and a Boston move to Hollywood14:47 Playing second base and rooting for Boston and LA teams18:31 Favorite movies growing up and working alone at 1621:29 Making “Ricky 6” with Emmanuelle Chriqui26:03 Playing a wrestler’s superfan on Netflix’s “GLOW”28:20 Putting his son in a Hershey’s campaign30:22 Why he says kids shouldn’t start acting too young36:15 Pitching “Dugout Dads” with Chris Paul’s OH DIP Entertainment40:17 The Seven Questions43:25 The James Earl Jones story from the set of “The Sandlot”45:14 “Son in Law” with Tiffani Amber Thiessen and Pauly Shore55:51 Wrapping up with best wishes for “Dugout Dads” STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Missi Pyle | From "Dodgeball" to Prime Video’s "Sterling Point" | Life is Just Lifey
Actor Missi Pyle from "Dodgeball" and Prime Video's "Sterling Point" joins us on Story & Craft to talk about her career and personal stories.Missi shares what it is like acting alongside Timothy Olyphant in the new Apple TV series "Stick," and reveals the hilarious truth behind shooting her memorable scene with Adam Sandler in "50 First Dates." She reflects on her early theater days in Tennessee, which eventually led to creating legendary comedic characters like her unforgettable turn in "Dodgeball."The conversation then shifts to Prime Video's "Sterling Point," a project that allowed her to collaborate closely with creator Megan Park. Missi discusses finding her rhythm in darker roles and her recent decision to embrace more dramatic parts. She also opens up about adopting her daughter as a single mother and why she is seriously considering a sudden pivot to become an EMT.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Missi Pyle joins Story & Craft02:46 Early years in Texas and bonding over Whataburger08:08 The locust invasion that almost derailed "50 First Dates"15:53 Growing up Southern Baptist21:02 Dreaming of becoming an astronaut or fighter pilot24:09 Originating an iconic Halloween costume in "Dodgeball"29:13 Arriving in Los Angeles for pilot season35:28 Collaborating with Megan Park on "Sterling Point"37:48 Choosing Jenny McCarthy over Two and a Half Men43:39 Pretending Cape Town was Chicago for "Home Alone 4"45:19 Playing a love interest for Timothy Olyphant on "Stick"50:24 The Seven Questions55:57 Considering a future career as an ER nurse STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 13, 20261h 4m
Necar Zadegan | From “The Rookie” to CBS’s “CIA” | A Journey Without a Formula
Actor Necar Zadegan from “The Rookie” and CBS’s “CIA” joins us on Story & Craft to talk about her career and personal stories.She talks about the Taylor Sheridan phone call that shaped her ”Mayor of Kingstown" role, working with Nathan Fillion on “The Rookie,” and her Broadway debut alongside Robin Williams. Necar also shares how her Iranian family moved back to the United States from Germany after the 1979 revolution, and how she made her professional debut at 16 at the Edinburgh Fringe. Landing her first series regular role, the First Lady on “24,” came while she was performing “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” every night, before she ignored advice to skip Broadway.A guest spot on “Law & Order” in New York led to CBS’s “CIA,” and she explains why a show about hiding in plain sight appealed to her. She describes shooting “NCIS: New Orleans” during COVID, wrapping the final season of “Mayor of Kingstown,” and her character’s high school history with Jeremy Renner’s character. Necar also previews the Chris Rock-directed film “Misty Green” and Amazon’s “Joseph of Egypt,” before sharing why her go-to pizza order is a margherita with a side of anchovies.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Necar Zadegan joins Story & Craft07:35 Born in Germany, raised in California after Iran’s 1979 revolution12:52 Landing the First Lady on “24” opposite Anil Kapoor and Cherry Jones17:12 Flying to Hawaii for her one-episode role on “Lost”18:18 Her professional debut at 16 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival19:46 Broadway with Robin Williams in “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo”22:55 The press day when Robin Williams turned it on25:18 Shooting “24” by day and ignoring advice to skip Broadway30:48 Working with Nathan Fillion on “The Rookie”31:58 Shooting “NCIS: New Orleans” during COVID34:20 How “Law & Order” led to CBS’s “CIA”36:13 Working with Taylor Sheridan on “Mayor of Kingstown”38:03 The call that unlocked her backstory with Jeremy Renner’s character43:20 The Seven Questions57:47 What’s next: “Mayor of Kingstown,” “Misty Green,” “Joseph of Egypt” STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 30, 20261h 3m
Katee Sackhoff | From "Battlestar Galactica" to Prime Video's "Carrie" | Olympic Dreams to Mandalorian
On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with actor Katee Sackhoff from "Battlestar Galactica" and Prime Video's "Carrie" to discuss her career and personal stories.Katee talks about growing up in Portland as a competitive swimmer, how she landed her first acting job, and what it was like to move to LA at 18. We get into her time on "Battlestar Galactica", why she's only now watching it, and how she went from voicing Bo-Katan in animation to "The Mandalorian".She also discusses her new series "Carrie", her podcasts, and raising two kids back in Portland.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS03:33 | Building a dream home in Los Angeles, then deciding it was time to leave for Portland12:20 | The newspaper ad for a body double that changed everything15:36 | Teaching herself to cry on camera in front of a mirror20:42 | Reading the Starbuck script and knowing it could change how people saw her23:08 | Cutting her hair and walking away from bigger offers to fight for one role26:31 | Watching "Battlestar Galactica" for the first time, 25 years later, with her husband29:33 | Walking out of an acting class and never going back35:36 | How a "Robot Chicken" recommendation led to Bo-Katan38:46 | Bringing the dad who showed her sci-fi as a kid onto a "Star Wars" set46:31 | The Seven Questions STAY IN THE KNOWWebsite: https://www.storyandcraftpod.comFOLLOW THE SHOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyandcraftpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyandcraftpodCONNECT WITH MARCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airprestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcpreston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
About Story & Craft with Marc Preston
Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.
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