Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

Recent Episodes

Sept. 5, 2025

Take 147 - Special Episode. Martyn Robertson and Gordon Mackay. Make it to Munich.

We talk to filmmaker Martyn Robertson and sports surgeon Gordon Mackay about the inspiring feature doc Make it to Munich. In a crossover episode we talk Hollywood and whisky, pioneering surgeries and telling stories with hear...
Sept. 4, 2025

Take 146 - Director, Producer, Writer Nick Verso, Boys in the Trees, Invisible Boys

He was told he had no future in the entertainment business and yet Australian Nick Verso has gone on to have a stellar career. In this episode we talk about dealing with such raw rejection, how he found his place in the busin...
Aug. 7, 2025

Take 145 - Story Editor (Head Writer) James Eason-Garcia, Ironman and his Awesome Friends, Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures

We talk to the incredible, passionate and enthusiastic James Eason-Garcia, co-EP of Ironman and his Awesome Friends. Noah and I geek out a little and cover both James' career while also asking superhero and Jedi questions of ...
June 19, 2025

Take 144 - Showrunner, Writer Tony Ayres, The Slap, The Survivors

We talked to Australian showrunner and writer Tony Ayres. He talks about his Netflix show The Survivors, comparing himself to others and the balance between commerce and art. We explore his Chinese-Australian roots, the benef...
May 15, 2025

Take 143 - Writer Daniel Casey, 10 Cloverfield Lane, F9

We bring on the fascinating Daniel Casey. He tells us his Hollywood origin story, giving up directing to get a script moving, his route to F9 and the excitement of working on a serious franchise. Daniel talks about the exciti...
May 8, 2025

Take 142 - Actor, Writer, Director, Author, Producer Eriq La Salle, Coming to America, On Call

We are delighted to have the legendary Eriq La Salle on the show. The talented actor, writer, producer, director and novelist joins us to talk about his illustrious career, the power of storytelling and his love of acting but not necessarily some of the business of acting. We talk about a writing r…