The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

Steve Starkey (On the Set of Forrest Gump)

May 24, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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

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