The Ghost of Hollywood

Writer and Director Nicholas Meyer joins Poxy and Ragan to discuss his latest novel, Sherlock Holmes and The Telegram From Hell. He also revisits his extensive career as a director and screenwriter for movies such as Star Trek 2 - 4 - 6, The Seven Per Cent Solution, The Day After, The Deceivers, and more! Support the Show.

Editor and producer, Tom Costantino, discusses his recent work developing the mini-series, TED. He also revisits his work on The Orville and his extensive career working in motion picture and television production. Support the Show.

Diana Lee Inosanto joins Ragan & Poxy to discuss her career in martial arts, stunts, and acting. She also talks about life as a parent and goes into depth on her recent role as Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth in the Star Wars series, Ahsoka. Ragan & Poxy also introduce co-host, Slimin' Simon, who brings the new segment 'Cinematic Dumpster Fire' to The Ghost of Hollywood. Support the Show.

Cinematographer, Pat Capone, sits down with Ragan & Poxy to discuss his career behind the camera, and his latest work as the Director of Photography for the hit series, Succession. Support the Show.

Author, Jeff Pearlman, joins Ragan & Poxy to discuss how his 2014 book, SHOWTIME, which is focused on the Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers, would transform into the MAX Series, WINNING TIME. For more information, please visit Jeff's website. Support the Show.

Legendary actor, Stuart Pankin, sits down with Poxy & Ragan to discuss his career and revisit projects such as Dinosaurs, Arachnophobia, Fatal Attraction, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, Not Necessarily the News, San Pedro Beach Bums, and much more! Support the Show.

Swedish Cinematographer, Jallo Faber, well known for his recent work on movies such as Netflix's Troll, Spectre, or the 2013 award winning film, Pioneer, sits down with Ragan & Poxy to discuss his career as a Director of Photography and the challenges of filming in, around, and under the water. Support the Show.

Comedic writer, Al Jean, visits with Ragan & Poxy to discuss his work writing for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Alf, & his career as a Writer & Producer for the sitcom, The Simpsons. Support the Show.

Tate Donovan joins Poxy & Ragan to revisit his early career, discuss his approach to directing, his Emmy win for 30 for 30 Shorts, and his recent work in movies such as Manchester by the Sea, Argo and AppleTV's very own, Ghosted. Support the Show.

Actress and model, Jamie Brewer, joins Ragan & Poxy to discuss her career and various roles in American Horror Story, Amy & The Orphans, Turnover, and more! Jamie also discusses her work with the Texas ARC Board, and the importance of bringing awareness and growing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Support the Show.

Award Winning Casting Director, Jackie Burch, joins Poxy & Ragan to discuss her extensive career working on some of Hollywood's most notable movies such as Hidden Figures, Die Hard, The Breakfast Club, Coming to America, and more! Support the Show.

Dental Technician, Gary Archer, joins Poxy & Ragan to discuss his work on I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Interview with the Vampire Series, This Is Us, and so many more. Gary will also discuss the science behind dental prosthetics, and how he and his father, Alan, would get their start in the entertainment industry all the way back in the early 90’s. Support the Show.

To kick things off for Season III, Zoran Popovic will join us on the show to discuss his career as a cinematographer along with his recent work on movies such as The Munsters, Standoff, Bad Country, & Clean. Support the Show.

Join Us for episode 20 as Poxy & Ragan sit down with the legendary Miss Ketty Lester to discuss her acting & singing career! Well known for her 1962 hit single, ‘Love Letters’, Ketty would go on to star in movies such as Up Tight, Blacula, House Party III, & Uptown Saturday Night. In television, Miss Lester starred as Hester-Sue Terhune in Little House on The Prairie and performed as Helen Grant on Days of Our Lives. For more information, please visit: Miss Ketty Lester's Webpage Support the Show.

Renowned Cinematographer, Salvatore Totino, visits with Poxy and Ragan to discuss his work on movies such as Any Given Sunday, Cinderella Man, Everest, The Robert Langdon Series, and Spider-man: Homecoming. But it doesn’t stop there, as Poxy and Ragan pry deeper into Sal’s experience using cinema cameras such as the Arriflex, Panaflex, Arricam, Arri Alexa XT, and most recently the Sony CineAlta Venice, which he used to shoot six episodes of Paramount’s very own mini series, The Offer. Sal will also discuss his early days working through the industry, lighting and shooting music videos for performers such as Kings of Leon, R.E.M., and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. An essential listen for aspiring filmmakers everywhere. Support the Show.

Screenwriter and Producer, Gary L. Goldman, sits down with Poxy and Ragan to revisit his work on films such as Big Trouble in Little China, Total Recall, and Minority Report. Gary discusses his early days working with Director, Louis Malle, and Producer, Larry Gordon, at Paramount Studios. He also goes into depth about his ongoing lawsuit with Disney concerning the 2016 animated film, Zootopia. Support the Show.

On this episode of The Ghost of Hollywood, Poxy & Ragan sit down with co-creator of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and legendary comic book artist, Kevin Eastman, to discuss TMNT, Peter Laird, and his current work with IDW and Kevin Eastman Studios. Support the Show.

Tune in for episode 16 as Poxy & Ragan interview legendary cinematographer, Robin Vidgeon, whose work with Director, Clive Barker, culminated in the horror classics Hellraiser and Nightbreed. An honorary member of the British Society of Cinematographers and winner of the John Alcott Memorial Award, Robin talks about his early days working with late Director, Douglas Slocombe, as assistant and focus puller on movies such as Rollerball, Indiana Jones, & The Great Gatsby, to his transition as Director of Photography on movies such as August, Parents, and The Penitent. Support the Show.

Well known as writer of The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guides, Kelley has also directed various short and feature films. He has an extensive career working in sound design on films such as Good Will Hunting and Far From Heaven. In the late 90’s Kelley would make his first feature film, Birddog, putting it all on the line to see his project through. In the interview, he talks with Poxy and Ragan about his early days as a father and filmmaker, the transition to Hollywood, and his career as an author, all of which would help make Kelley Baker who he is today, and that’s The Angry Filmmaker. Support the Show.

Tune in as Poxy and Ragan discuss the making of the 1984 cult classic, Suburbia, and its lasting impact on punk culture with Director, Penelope Spheeris. Support the Show.