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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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- 6 days 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.
- 1 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.
- 1 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.
- 2 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.She talks about filming “50 First Dates” with Adam Sandler and shares her take on Apple TV’s “Pluribus” and “Widow’s Bay.” Her time on “Stick” comes up too, where she plays a love interest for Timothy Olyphant’s character in a season that also features Owen Wilson and Rhea Seehorn. Missi also looks back on theater at Germantown High School in Tennessee, the North Carolina School of the Arts, and the “Dodgeball” character whose costume fans now buy on Amazon.Her friend Megan Park, who once played her daughter on a show, created “Sterling Point,” and Missi shares what is coming when season two films next June. Other stories include choosing a Jenny McCarthy series over testing for Chuck Lorre’s “Two and a Half Men” and playing a cult leader on “Y: The Last Man.” She also tells the story of her marriage to a man with a bear sanctuary in Montana and why she is now thinking about becoming an EMT.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Missi Pyle joins Story & Craft02:35 From Texas to Tennessee, a Montana bear sanctuary, then L.A.08:08 Filming “50 First Dates” at a Rainforest Cafe and Adam Sandler10:05 Growing up watching TV and wanting to be in the show17:54 The Germantown High School theater teacher who changed her path24:09 The “Dodgeball” character fans dress up as for Halloween31:26 Life is just lifey and the Shoney’s comment that drove her35:07 Megan Park and what is next for “Sterling Point”36:44 Tim Curry’s advice and the “Two and a Half Men” near miss39:21 Watching “Widow’s Bay” and movie nights with her daughter41:57 Filming “Home Alone 4” with French Stewart in Cape Town44:15 Playing a warden, joining “Stick,” and raving about “Pluribus”47:09 Playing a cult leader on “Y: The Last Man”50:10 The Seven Questions58:29 Where to watch Missi Pyle now in “Sterling Point” and “Stick” 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 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 "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.
- Sep 26, 20261h 5m
Tyler Mane & Renae Geerlings | From "X-Men" to "Mane AF" | Answer Your Wake-Up Calls
On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with actor Tyler Mane and comic book editor and writer Renae Geerlings from "X-Men" and their new podcast, "Mane AF," to discuss their career and personal stories.Tyler spent over a decade as a professional wrestler, training with the Hart family in Calgary and wrestling all over the world, before a stunt casting call meant for someone else turned into the role of Sabretooth and a full pivot into acting — a path that later led to playing Michael Myers in the "Halloween" reboot. Renae came up on the other side of the business, landing a temp job answering phones for a comics company in Los Angeles and working her way up to a ten-year run as an editor. Eventually the two combined those worlds under their own production banner, building out the graphic novel "The Last Spartan" together, a project Tyler had actually been carrying around for fifteen years before Renae came on to help shape it.The conversation turns candid when they get into the year they've just had. In March, Tyler's brother died suddenly of a heart attack. Weeks later, Tyler found a lump during a workout and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma — male breast cancer. Not long after that, Renae's father died in a car accident. Tyler talks openly about finishing chemo, heading into radiation, and a second scare from a blood clot along the way, and he's direct about why he's chosen to talk about all of it publicly: he wants other men to get checked rather than dismiss what they're feeling, the way he almost did.That's also the thinking behind "Mane AF," the podcast they just launched about midlife, marriage, and — as Tyler puts it — the mayhem he brings to it. Along the way, we get into how two people who are both used to being in charge divide the creative work in one house, why Renae calls herself the steering wheel and brakes to Tyler's engine, and the usual mix of rescue dogs, comfort food, and childhood celebrity crushes that round out the hour.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS[00:03:37] | Renae compares keeping up with Tyler to being a water skier who lost her skis five miles back[00:07:03] | Tyler lays out the year in one breath: his brother's sudden death, his own cancer diagnosis, and Renae's father's fatal accident[00:14:01] | Tyler was one of the last people to wrestle Andre the Giant, months before Andre passed away[00:15:04] | The stunt casting call that was meant for someone else, and how it became Tyler's ticket to the role of Sabretooth[00:25:53] | Renae's rule for not being interrupted while she works, and the loophole Tyler found almost immediately[00:31:00] | The chest lump Tyler almost brushed off, and the conversation that changed his mind[00:35:58] | What Tyler's tumor oncotype score meant for his treatment, and losing (then slowly regrowing) his beard[00:47:39] | Tyler's core advice for other men, shaped by not knowing his own brother was struggling[00:48:47] | 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.
- Sep 23, 202632 min
Adam Arkin | From "Sons of Anarchy" to MGM+'s "American Hostage" | Conversant in Many Styles
On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with Actor and Director Adam Arkin from "Sons of Anarchy" and MGM+'s "American Hostage" to discuss his career and personal stories.Adam opens up about his seamless transition from acting to becoming one of television’s most sought-after directors. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of shifting gears between massive modern projects like "The Night Agent," "The Offer," and his newest true-crime thriller, "American Hostage." We explore the awkward challenge of directing himself in scenes, the immediate relief of admitting to a crew when a shot just isn't working, and the secret to building absolute trust on set by letting actors do their work.We also dive into his personal side, discussing the influence of his legendary father Alan Arkin and how he taught Adam to master multiple performance styles. From an early celebrity crush on Ursula Andress, to his deep appreciation for a perfectly simple summer tomato sandwich, it's a great look at the man behind the camera.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:43] | Why releasing a new project brings out a mix of anxiety and excitement[00:05:08] | Capturing the true 1970s reality without talking down to a modern audience[00:07:49] | How his father Alan Arkin taught him to be conversant in many performance styles[00:10:09] | Helping an actor embrace the intimidating legend of playing Marlon Brando[00:13:30] | The awkward challenge of acting in a project you are also actively directing[00:15:34] | Why immersing yourself in the story is more important than having a recognizable visual style[00:18:21] | Finding immediate relief in admitting to the cast when a scene just isn't working[00:20:02] | Recognizing the exact moment on set when you capture pure on-screen magic[00:22:51] | Earning absolute trust by letting the actors do their work without interference[00:23:46] | 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.
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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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