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In Moment 2 Moment, we seek to reveal the formative moments which most influenced each guest in becoming the Artist they are today. Join along as we journey together, exploring the shaping & molding of each influential Artist’s life & craft...one moment at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In Moment 2 Moment, we seek to reveal the formative moments which most influenced each guest in becoming the Artist they are today. Join along as we journey together, exploring the shaping & molding of each influential Artist’s life & craft...one moment at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

Ep 30: How Oscar-winner John Patrick Shanley Still Punches & Kisses His Way Through Hollywood

9/23/2021
In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the acclaimed of writer of Moonstruck and Joe vs the Volcano reflects on the ups & downs of life as a writer. From giving up a scholarship instead spend a formative decade as a bartender, to directing acting powerhouses Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, and Amy Adams, to four Academy Award nominations for 2008’s highly acclaimed Doubt. Known for his uncanny ability to be able to transpose his experiences from his real life into poetic images in our hearts & minds, in this episode of Moment 2 Moment Shanley reflects on the images that most influenced him from Catholic school in the Bronx early on, to the school of Hard Knocks on New York City’s tough streets later on. Which as fate would have it, would be where Shanley found inspiration for the highly stylized dialogue in Moonstruck that would earn him the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:12:37

Ep 29: Risk-Taking Maverick: How Legendary Music Video Director Marty Callner Still Builds Castles in the Sky — And Why Keith Richar…

9/22/2021
For the better part of 40 years, Director Marty Callner has been creating a unique brand of magic that has touched, moved, and inspired audiences the world over. Whether through his live Music Specials, Comedy Specials, or iconic Music Video concepts, Callner has worked with — and often times discovered — dozens of the biggest names show business in the process. On this very special episode of Moment 2 Moment, Callner shares some of his creative formula on how he created some of the most magical & memorable music videos in history — and how he did it, at at time when Rock n' Roll was dangerous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:10:32

Ep 28: A Cut Above: Award-Winning Editor Eric Kissack Reflects on the Challenges & Rewards of Receiving Notes from Hollywood’s Brightest

9/21/2021
Eric Kissack has worked on scores of big budget comedies from Daddy’s Home (starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell) to Horrible Bosses 2 (Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman). His outstanding work on the hit shows The Good Place and Veep garnered him two Emmy award nominations. Listen in as Eric shares how his direction of his short film The Gunfighter impressed Nick Offerman so much, Nick welched on a previous deal with his wife (to never do short films), just to do Eric’s short film — earning Eric critical acclaim, and a bevy of awards in the process. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Kissack transports us into the job of film editor, and what it’s like working with acclaimed megastars the likes of Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Sasha Baron Cohen — all, from the editor's perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:05

Ep 27: From Shakira to The Fugees: How Super Producer Jerry Wonda Grooved His Way to 300 Million Records

9/20/2021
In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Jerry Wonda reflects on his greatest achievements, beginning with his work on The Fugees inaugural album, The Score — which went on to become one of the best-selling Hip-Hop albums of all time, earning three Grammy Awards (including Album of the Year) in the process. In 1999, Wonda co-produced Supernatural, musical icon Carlos Santana’s masterpiece. The album sold over 15 million copies and was nominated for 8 Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for Maria Maria, which held the number one position in the charts for over 10 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:07

Ep 26: Hot Young Filmmaker Seth Savoy Reflects on his Early Influences & Creative Process

9/19/2021
Seth Savoy had an incredible teacher in legendary actor Michael Shannon. When Seth directed the actor in his debut feature film, Echo Boomers, he felt it was like taking a masterclass in consistency. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the up & coming director reflects on the life that led him to filmmaking, the chance encounters that affected the trajectory of his life, and why he was so enthralled by Michael Shannon’s every move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:59

Ep 25: Why the Most Emmy-Awarded Actor in Television History Still Lusts for the Theater

9/18/2021
In his final (and perhaps most personal) interview he ever gave, the most Emmy-Awarded Actor Television History shares his insatiable lust the Theater, the invigorating effect Checkov has had on his instrument, and how he will never, ever forget the time Martin Sheen took out full page ads in both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter — standing up for him at a time when no one else in Tinseltown would. From his humble beginnings as the son of a junkman in the West Bottoms of Kanas City, to winning more Emmy awards than any other actor (before or since), to becoming a pariah in Hollywood almost overnight for voicing his political beliefs, Ed Asner lived to tell the tale. Never being one to compromise his Integrity (artistically, or otherwise), it's clear that this was a man who lived his life with his head held high. And for that, we take the hat off of our head — and lay it across our heart…in loving Memory of Yitzhak Edward Asner (1929 - 2021) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:07

Ep 24: Sticking to Her Guns: Filmmaker Diane Paragas Talks the importance of staying true to your Vision

9/17/2021
It took Diane Paragas 17 years to get her film The Yellow Rose on screen. On this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the Filipina filmmaker discusses all the trials and tribulations that come with getting an independent film made in the modern age and why getting it right was so important. A firm believer that releasing a bad film can be career ending, Diane discusses how she stuck to her guns when she had to, lied to an investor for the chance to get it right, and always knew that Jeff Bridges was destined to be a washed up country singer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:44

Ep 23: The Art of Being Still & Full: How Veteran Actor Leon Still Captivates Audiences — with Just a Look

9/16/2021
Unlike most actors, it wasn’t film that brought renowned actor Leon out to Hollywood: it was basketball. A basketball player at Loyola Marymount, he hadn’t thought to pursue a career in the arts until a serendipitous encounter. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the star of films such as Cool Runnings, Above the Rim, and The Five Heartbeats reflects on a career full of unexpected turns. From landing the first film he ever auditioned for and working with the likes of Tupac Shakur and Garry Marshall to stunning the world with his portrayal of Black Jesus in Madonna’s controversial ‘Like a Prayer’ video, Leon has made a career out of unexpected choices and incredible talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:38

Ep 22: Sex, Drums, and Rock 'n' Roll: How Legendary Drummer Kenny Aronoff Became the Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business!

9/15/2021
What do John Mellencamp, Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sting, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Jon Bon Jovi, Steven Tyler, The Smashing Pumpkins, Meatloaf, B.B. King, Rod Stewart, and John Fogerty have in common? All of these rock ‘n’ roll superstars have performed with Kenny Aronoff as their drummer, keeping the beat in the studio or on the road. Kenny Aronoff knew he wanted to be a drummer the first time he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show, so it was almost like kismet when he played with two of their members a few decades later. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the legendary drummer talks about his greatest influences, greatest compliments, and the chance meeting that changed his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:53

Ep 21: Lee Grant Wanted To Be The Flower: The Acting Legend Talks Winning The Academy Award, Knowing When To Bow Out

9/14/2021
After being accused as a communist and blacklisted from acting for 12 years it seems that any actress would give up on her career… but Lee Grant decided to win an Oscar instead. Grant’s life is one consumed by ups and down and those trials and tribulations are exactly what she used as a catalyst in her acting to put on display her true emotion that made her a success. With her motto of “F*** that I don’t want the love affair” of the public and then to be forgotten, Grant worked from the 1940’s all the way up to 2020 in acting and directing, maintaining an inspirational longevity in her career. Grant’s incredible wisdom regarding acting and life is expressed through the stories and ideologies she shares. Whether it is her insane drive or a personal proverb, there is something for us all to take from her words to apply to our own life. Join us, listening in on the infatuating journey that is Lee Grant’s life in this episode of Moment 2 Moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:58:19

Ep 20: Why Kool Moe Dee Ain’t Into Buying Your Trendy Sneakers

5/15/2021
A living hip hop legend, Kool Moe Dee has plenty of insights & opinions on the industry he helped build -- and he ain’t afraid to share them. Covering everything from Big Business’s toxic effect on the modern day hiphop industry, to his decades-long friendship with Will Smith, to the evolution of his legendary feud with LL Cool J, Kool Moe Dee provides an honest, raw, and intriguing look at the growth of the hip hop world that can only come from someone who has been inside it for decades. Buckle up for this episode of Moment 2 Moment, as no target is safe from the observational glare of this poetic erudite’s stare…and if ya don’t duck quick, it might just singe ya hair. The one and only, Kool Moe Dee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:36:37

Ep 19: Leaving Herself Alone: Prolific Theatre Actress Angelica Page Reflects On Her Process and Why She Can Say “No” To a Director

5/11/2021
Not many people can say that Tennessee Williams read them bedtimes stories when they were young, but that’s par for the course when you were raised around legends like Angelica Page was. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, multi-award winning actress Angelica Page explores her life from growing up as the only daughter of acting icons Geraldine Page & Rip Torn, growing up around the likes of Truman Capote, all the way to being mentored by Estelle Parsons, and touring her own plays. Join Angelica as she discusses the importance of acting through osmosis, touring with the Dead Kennedys, and what it’s like to have your head on the chopping block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:41

Ep 18: From The Appalachian Mountains To The Hollywood Hills: Writer Kevin Bernhardt Reflects On Those He Climbed and Others He Fell From

5/10/2021
From a childhood spent devouring hundreds of books deep in the frozen woods of Pennsylvania, to hunting deer just so his family could survive the winter, to learning how to bullfight, the life prolific Screenwriter Kevin Bernhardt has lived could fill a book of his own. Or three. Giving up a successful career as a Hollywood heartthrob to become a screenwriter, the star of General Hospital and Dynasty turned down Aaron Spelling’s offer to create a star-making TV series just for Kevin himself, decided to take on Hollywood on his own terms. In Part 1 of a conversation that must be heard to be believed, Kevin reflects on the trials & tribulations of having nothing to lose, everything to gain, and why he was happy to have his mugshot posted in a film studio’s security-guard booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:17

Ep 17: Why California Reggae / Hip-Hop Artist Ben Barbic Always Picks Up The Phone When Opportunity Calls

5/9/2021
When the going gets tough, Ben Barbic gets going — into his music studio, that is. A graduate of the School of Hard Knocks, the up & coming singer/songwriter has taken more knocks than most, and through allowing his life to inform his art, sends back a few knocks back of his own. From losing everything he owned in a house fire, to becoming a father while barely of legal drinking age, to climbing out from rock bottom, the Bay Area musician feels most alive when letting it all come out through his signature rhymes, and infectious melodies. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Ben breaks down the moments that have defined his budding career thus far, the ethos of positivity and motivation he tries to maintain in his work, and the importance that his family holds in his life. Finding inspiration in everything from Guns n Roses’ Appetite for Destruction to Treach and Sizzla, Ben Barbic is rising to Opportunity. And where it doesn’t knock — he builds a door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:56

Ep 16: Faith, Family, Food, and Fun: Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells Shares His Food, His Love, and His Story

5/8/2021
To Chef Jernard Wells food, love, and heritage are one and the same. Growing up in Mississippi, he might have spent his days working on the family farm, but he spent his nights dreaming of something much bigger. In this episode the celebrity chef and runner up on Food Network Star talks growing up in a huge family, opening his first restaurant at the tender age of 16 just so he could buy a car, and how ambition keeps him from falling to what he calls “the demon of comparison”. From traveling the world to the stages of Food Network to being in front of the camera for his own show, Chef Jernard has lived a life driven by big love and even bigger dreams and he is here to share that inspiration with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:33

Ep 15: The Man Who Built The Lightsaber Finally Speaks!

5/7/2021
For the first time, Oscar-winning production designer & director Roger Christian reveals his own personal voyage: from his earliest work in the British film industry, to his breakthrough contributions on classic masterpieces such as Star Wars, Alien, and Monty Python’s Life of Brian. On this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Roger takes us inside the manic three months that it took to build George Lucas’ legendary "space opera", and why he was so keen to take on the challenge. From building sets out of recycled airplanes, cameras, and wheelbarrows, to seeing modern children play with toys he designed, Roger Christian gives us a glimpse inside the at times chaotic but always creative world of Star Wars that the public rarely gets to see. In this candid interview, Roger delves into his relationships with legendary figures George Lucas to Ridley Scott, as well as the secrets of his greatest work. And most personally, how it felt to have his own film (Black Angel) be rediscovered — three decades after the film was purported to have been lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:24

Ep 14: A Fantastic Distraction: How Writer-Director Heidi Greensmith Turns Quarantine Into Television Creativity

5/6/2021
Once Heidi Greensmith hopped on the filmmaking train, she knew she’d never stop. A celebrated indie screenwriter & director, like many, Heidi’s career has been chock full of unexpected twists and turns. From accidentally moving next door to her favorite photographer, to directing music videos for the likes of Fatboy Slim, even to stumbling upon screenwriting when needing a creative outlet during her first pregnancy, Heidi has always been on the lookout for personal and meaningful stories to tell. Join in as Heidi as she talks filming television in quarantine, the instant connection she made with her future leading male actor, Sons of Anarchy’s Tommy Flanagan, and even sneak a peak into her new rock star murder mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:41

Ep 13: How Prolific Songwriter Adonis Shropshire Won Over Diddy, and Parlayed That Into 3 Grammys In The Process

5/5/2021
Mariah Carey. Usher. Alicia Keyes. Beiber. P Diddy. Who do these superstars call when they need a hit song? Adonis Shropshire, that’s who. On this episode of Moment 2 Moment, one of the most celebrated R&B songwriters of his generation breaks down his storybook career. From hopping on a last minute 14-hour bus ride from Atlanta to NYC to finding himself recording his first track with Puff Daddy and Jennifer Lopez on his FIRST day in New York (merely hours after arriving)...to a 15-minute midnight writing session with Jermaine Dupri that became Usher’s My Boo…to spending a week on a Caribbean island with Mariah Carey co-writing the groundbreaking comeback album, Emancipation of Mimi…Adonis' much-celebrated body of work is only second to his impeccable reputation & integrity. To date, Adonis has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards, earning 3. He is the only songwriter in history to win the Grammy for Best R&B Album of the Year — in back to back years. The first coming for Usher’s 2004 Confessions; the second coming for Mariah Carey’s 2005 Emancipation of Mimi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:16:40

Ep 12: How Years After Winning American Idol, Singer-Songwriter Caleb Johnson Still Dreams On

5/4/2021
Caleb Johnson is a Rock & Roll pastor, and with his new album, he's ready to preach to his congregation once again. A rock musician who won season 13 of American Idol in resounding fashion, Caleb couldn’t be more proud of his upcoming album — Mojo Mountain Vol 1 — and more importantly, what it took to get there. On this episode of Moment 2 Moment, he breaks down the resilience it took to audition and be rejected for American Idol not once…not twice…but three times before he finally broke through. And most impressively, Caleb tells the UNBELIEVABLE-BUT-TRUE story of the single greatest dramatic moment in American idol Finale History…that you've NEVER heard before. Until now. Caleb also shares what it’s like to tour with icons the likes of Joan Jett to Cheap Trick, from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to KISS. And most triumphantly, getting the personal nod from the Legend — Meatloaf himself — to perform his infamous songs from Bat Out of Hell. Whether him sharing about the first time he sang front of an audience or divulging the truth about being on one of the most popular singing competition shows of all time, Caleb Johnson comes at this episode the way he does his music: with an unbridled, raw, and infectious energy that can’t help but make your jaw drop and feet stomp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:02

Ep 11: How Director Andrew Davis Snuck His Socially Conscious Themes Into His Movies — and To Over Billion Dollars At The Box Office

5/3/2021
Though he might be best known for his work directing smash hit action films like The Fugitive (nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), his themes of social justice always lay just below the surface. Guided by his internal truth teller informed by his undergraduate journalism background, and his belief in the importance of reflecting society's realities on-screen was steadfast. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the seminal director breaks down his career, revealing how his style of filmmaking was influenced by the times he grew up in: from his majoring in Journalism, to the realities about Vietnam, to marching with Dr. Martin Luther King. Listen in as Andrew also shares unknown nuggets about the impossibly short post-production schedule the studio allotted The Fugitive, and how it was his sister (of all people) that ultimately provided the missing raison d’être the draft of the screenplay so desperately needed. So sit back, relax, and like Tommy Lee Jones’ quips in his Oscar-winning performance in The Fugitive: “think yourself up a cup of coffee and a chocolate doughnut — with some of those little sprinkles on top”, and get ready to go on a wild ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:37