Christian Papierniak

This week saw the release of Izzy Gets the F Across Town on Blu-ray and DVD. The film stars Mackenzie Davis of Halt &amp; Catch Fire and Carrie Coon from The Leftovers; not to mention Haley Joel Osment, Brandon T. Jackson, Alia Shawkat, Annie Potts, Rob Huebel, LaKeith Stanfield. It's the debut film from self-proclaimed "film school addict" Christian Papierniak. Here is our interview with Christian to talk about his film school addiction; how instrumental Mackenzie was in getting this film made and a whole lot more.

This week saw the release of Izzy Gets the F Across Town on Blu-ray and DVD. The film stars Mackenzie Davis of Halt &amp; Catch Fire and Carrie Coon from The Leftovers; not to mention Haley Joel Osment, Brandon T. Jackson, Alia Shawkat, Annie Potts, Rob Huebel, LaKeith Stanfield. It's the debut film from self-proclaimed "film school addict" Christian Papierniak. Here is our interview with Christian to talk about his film school addiction; how instrumental Mackenzie was in getting this film made and a whole lot more.

Christian Papierniak & Izzy Get the F Across Town

Michael J. Fox is a legend, both on and off screen. From Family Ties' Alex P. Keaton to Mike Flaherty, New York City’s Deputy Mayor, on ABC’s Spin City, there have been a ton of amazing performances. And let's not forget about the work he's done to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. This episode features Michael talking about his relationship with Gary David Goldberg; his decision to get back into television with Spin City after a successful film career; knowing when it was time to call it quits and a whole lot more.

Michael J. Fox is a legend, both on and off screen. From Family Ties' Alex P. Keaton to Mike Flaherty, New York City’s Deputy Mayor, on ABC’s Spin City, there have been a ton of amazing performances. And let's not forget about the work he's done to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. This episode features Michael talking about his relationship with Gary David Goldberg; his decision to get back into television with Spin City after a successful film career; knowing when it was time to call it quits and a whole lot more.

Michael J. Fox remembers Spin City

Claire Danes

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular releases: My So-Called Life, the series by Winnie Holzman, Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, starring Claire Danes in her breakout role as Angela Chase; the 15-year old who was head-over-heels in love with the high school’s relatively bad boy, Jordan Catalano; played by Jared Leto. The show was a cult hit, but mostly after it had already been cancelled by ABC and was in reruns on MTV. In this episode, we learn about Claire's history with acting; that she was even younger than her 15-year-old character; and all about those make-out scenes with Jared Leto!

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular releases: My So-Called Life, the series by Winnie Holzman, Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, starring Claire Danes in her breakout role as Angela Chase; the 15-year old who was head-over-heels in love with the high school’s relatively bad boy, Jordan Catalano; played by Jared Leto. The show was a cult hit, but mostly after it had already been cancelled by ABC and was in reruns on MTV. In this episode, we learn about Claire's history with acting; that she was even younger than her 15-year-old character; and all about those make-out scenes with Jared Leto!

Claire Danes remembers My So-Called Life

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman is probably best known as Rene Belloq, the rival archaeologist to Indiana Jones in search of the lost Ark. But what many are surprised to learn is that he also played none other than the joyously nefarious "Ivan Ooze" in 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. In this interview, we learn a bit about Paul's acting background and how it made it possible for him to take on such a boisterous character. We also get to know how Paul feels about fan conventions and we even learn about his wonderful charity in Uganda. 

Paul Freeman is probably best known as Rene Belloq, the rival archaeologist to Indiana Jones in search of the lost Ark. But what many are surprised to learn is that he also played none other than the joyously nefarious "Ivan Ooze" in 1995's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. In this interview, we learn a bit about Paul's acting background and how it made it possible for him to take on such a boisterous character. We also get to know how Paul feels about fan conventions and we even learn about his wonderful charity in Uganda.

Paul Freeman oozes into Power Rangers

Bryan Spicer

Brian Ward Skypes into Hawaii to discuss the making of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie with its director, Bryan Spicer. Here, Spicer discusses the need to bulk up the suits for the big screen, his desire to be able to see the faces of his actors in their suits, and a whole lot more.

Brian Ward Skypes into Hawaii to discuss the making of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie with its director, Bryan Spicer. Here, Spicer discusses the need to bulk up the suits for the big screen, his desire to be able to see the faces of his actors in their suits, and a whole lot more.

Bryan Spicer directs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

Walter Emanuel Jones

In addition to being one of the nicest people Brian has ever interviewed, Walter Emanuel Jones played Zack, the original Black Ranger, on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which premiered 25 years ago this month. To celebrate, we're bringing you his raw interview from the 20th anniversary collection.

In addition to being one of the nicest people Brian has ever interviewed, Walter Emanuel Jones played Zack, the original Black Ranger, on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which premiered 25 years ago this month. To celebrate, we're bringing you his raw interview from the 20th anniversary collection.

Walter Emanuel Jones hip hop kidos his way to Power Rangers

Jason David Frank

He's the one Ranger that everyone remembers and loves whole-heartedly. While he started out as a villain, Jason David Frank returned to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as the White Ranger and then continued (and came back) long enough to play the Red Ranger and Black Ranger in different incarnations of the series. Now you can listen to him reminisce about his time as Tommy Oliver, everyone's favorite Ranger; no matter the color.

He's the one Ranger that everyone remembers and loves whole-heartedly. While he started out as a villain, Jason David Frank returned to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as the White Ranger and then continued (and came back) long enough to play the Red Ranger and Black Ranger in different incarnations of the series. Now you can listen to him reminisce about his time as Tommy Oliver, everyone's favorite Ranger; no matter the color.

Jason David Frank morphs into Power Rangers

Katy Wallin

We begin our month-long celebration of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' 25th anniversary by presenting our interview with the original MMPR casting director, Katy Wallin. Learn about the secrets of finding the right team and why a casting director's job often depends on being the actor's biggest supporter during the audition. 

We begin our month-long celebration of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' 25th anniversary by presenting our interview with the original MMPR casting director, Katy Wallin. Learn about the secrets of finding the right team and why a casting director's job often depends on being the actor's biggest supporter during the audition.

Katy Wallin casts the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

If you weren’t able to attend last week's San Diego Comic-Con, that’s okay. We here at Shout!Takes have your back! This week on the show, we’re actually going to play our entire annual Shout Factory – Scream Factory panel, which was hosted again by the Digital Bits’ own Bill Hunt!

If you weren’t able to attend last week's San Diego Comic-Con, that’s okay. We here at Shout!Takes have your back! This week on the show, we’re actually going to play our entire annual Shout Factory – Scream Factory panel, which was hosted again by the Digital Bits’ own Bill Hunt!

Breaking News at San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Keith David

In a first for the Shout!Takes podcast, we have a returning guest: Keith David. This time, he discusses the making of John Carpenter's They Live; Carpenter's evolution in directing style between The Thing and They Live; working with Roddy Piper and a whole lot more.

In a first for the Shout!Takes podcast, we have a returning guest: Keith David. This time, he discusses the making of John Carpenter's They Live; Carpenter's evolution in directing style between The Thing and They Live; working with Roddy Piper and a whole lot more.

Keith David returns for They Live

You've seen the excellent, award-winning documentaries and featurettes created by the pop culture fanatics at Shout! Factory. But what you've seen is only a small taste of what was shot! Now, hear the full interviews from some of the people behind your favorite movies and TV series, by tuning into Shout!Takes.

Sample the Harlan Ellison and L.Q. Jones dialogue  - my god, absolutely extraordinary. Amazing.

Harlan Ellison & L. Q. Jones

Shout! Takes is a wonderfully insightful podcast that provides a deeper examination of the performers that we love and their creative process.

Incredible and insightful podcast!

Shout!Takes: A Shout! Factory Podcast

John Lithgow

In one of Brian Ward's favorite interviews of all time, legendary actor John Lithgow becomes downright giddy, as he reminisces about his time on the set of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. 

In one of Brian Ward's favorite interviews of all time, legendary actor John Lithgow becomes downright giddy, as he reminisces about his time on the set of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

John Lithgow and the Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

Believe it or not, John Carpenter's The Thing was Keith David's very first film role. Since then, of course, he's become a bit of a Hollywood icon, particularly of genre film, TV and video games. In this interview, Keith talks about the importance of the theatre, performing in The Thing, and his experiences working in a small mining town during the production, amongst plenty of other topics.

Believe it or not, John Carpenter's The Thing was Keith David's very first film role. Since then, of course, he's become a bit of a Hollywood icon, particularly of genre film, TV and video games. In this interview, Keith talks about the importance of the theatre, performing in The Thing, and his experiences working in a small mining town during the production, amongst plenty of other topics.

Keith David remembers The Thing

Rose McIver

This week saw the fourth season debut of iZombie, but before she was sautéing brains, Rose McIver was kicking butt as Summer Landsdown in Power Rangers RPM. In this episode, the down-to-earth star talked about her character, working on the hit franchise in her native country New Zealand, and the loving Power Rangers fans.

This week saw the fourth season debut of iZombie, but before she was sautéing brains, Rose McIver was kicking butt as Summer Landsdown in Power Rangers RPM. In this episode, the down-to-earth star talked about her character, working on the hit franchise in her native country New Zealand, and the loving Power Rangers fans.

Rose McIver morphs to Power Rangers RPM

Steve Buscemi

Peter Dinklage

If you're a fan of indie cinema, you undoubtedly know Tom DiCillo's 1995 masterpiece, Living in Oblivion; starring Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, James Le Gros and Peter Dinklage in his first onscreen speaking role! In this episode of Shout!Takes, Brian talks to Buscemi and Dinklage, who were both in different places in their careers at the time of filming the movie, but each has wonderful stories about working on the film and share incredible insights into surviving the Hollywood machine.

If you're a fan of indie cinema, you undoubtedly know Tom DiCillo's 1995 masterpiece, Living in Oblivion; starring Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, James Le Gros and Peter Dinklage in his first onscreen speaking role! In this episode of Shout!Takes, Brian talks to Buscemi and Dinklage, who were both in different places in their careers at the time of filming the movie, but each has wonderful stories about working on the film and share incredible insights into surviving the Hollywood machine.

Steve Buscemi & Peter Dinklage are Living in Oblivion

Rob Reiner

With films like This is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, Stand By Me and The Sure Thing under his belt, Rob Reiner is certainly a filmmaking icon. Here we talk to Rob about one of his absolute best works, the Academy Award-winning thriller Misery. Rob discusses working with Kathy Bates, who took home the Best Actress Oscar for her turn as "Annie Wilkes;" working with his longtime teammates; differences between the film and Stephen King's original book; and King's reaction to the film, when it was completed.

With films like This is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, Stand By Me and The Sure Thing under his belt, Rob Reiner is certainly a filmmaking icon. Here we talk to Rob about one of his absolute best works, the Academy Award-winning thriller Misery. Rob discusses working with Kathy Bates, who took home the Best Actress Oscar for her turn as "Annie Wilkes;" working with his longtime teammates; differences between the film and Stephen King's original book; and King's reaction to the film, when it was completed.

Rob Reiner's Misery

Steven Bochco

Earlier this week, the world lost another legend, Mr. Steven Bochco. Over the years, Shout! Factory has been fortunate enough to have released a number of Bochco titles, including Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and, yes, Cop Rock. This week, we decided to remember those classics that helped shape the way we view television today, as we present this intelligent, raw interview with Steven Bochco on creating his two biggest shows.

Earlier this week, the world lost another legend, Mr. Steven Bochco. Over the years, Shout! Factory has been fortunate enough to have released a number of Bochco titles, including Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and, yes, Cop Rock. This week, we decided to remember those classics that helped shape the way we view television today, as we present this intelligent, raw interview with Steven Bochco on creating his two biggest shows.

Steven Bochco on Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law

Norman Lear

This week, we’re bringing you an interview with another iconic figure in television, Norman Lear. We’ve been fortunate enough to do several releases of Lear’s series; All in the Family; Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; The Jeffersons; Maude; One Day at a Time… And each one used the medium of television and the genre of situation comedy to push very important social conversations into American homes. Here, Norman talks about All in the Family, the controversy the network believed was coming, whether a series like it could air today, and the little-known family that took the Bunkers' place at 704 Hauser.

This week, we’re bringing you an interview with another iconic figure in television, Norman Lear. We’ve been fortunate enough to do several releases of Lear’s series; All in the Family; Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; The Jeffersons; Maude; One Day at a Time… And each one used the medium of television and the genre of situation comedy to push very important social conversations into American homes. Here, Norman talks about All in the Family, the controversy the network believed was coming, whether a series like it could air today, and the little-known family that took the Bunkers' place at 704 Hauser.

Norman Lear introduces us to All in the Family

You may not instantly know her name, but Jane Jenkins is a legend of casting in Hollywood. Along with her casting partner, Janet Hirshenson, Jane has helped introduce audiences to some of the faces that we would later recognize as huge stars. This week, we talk to her about casting one of those movies that would go on to produce several household names; including Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey and more. We're talking about John Milius's Red Dawn.

You may not instantly know her name, but Jane Jenkins is a legend of casting in Hollywood. Along with her casting partner, Janet Hirshenson, Jane has helped introduce audiences to some of the faces that we would later recognize as huge stars. This week, we talk to her about casting one of those movies that would go on to produce several household names; including Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey and more. We're talking about John Milius's Red Dawn.

Jane Jenkins casts Red Dawn

Jerry Levine

Matt Adler

As “Stiles,” Jerry Levine was the conniving best friend everyone loved and, quite possibly, the inventor of the snarky t-shirt craze. As “Lewis,” Matt Adler played the conscience of the 1985 Michael J. Fox hit, Teen Wolf. But in 2017, we reunited the two of them to discuss the film’s productions and its legacy over the last three decades.

As “Stiles,” Jerry Levine was the conniving best friend everyone loved and, quite possibly, the inventor of the snarky t-shirt craze. As “Lewis,” Matt Adler played the conscience of the 1985 Michael J. Fox hit, Teen Wolf. But in 2017, we reunited the two of them to discuss the film’s productions and its legacy over the last three decades.

Jerry Levine and Matt Adler howl over Teen Wolf

Megan Ward

Imagine if everything you thought you knew about modern U.S. history--the Kennedy assassination, bad LCD, the Manson murders--was actually a cover-up of an invasion and ongoing war with aliens. This was the premise of Dark Skies, an NBC series that aired from 1996-97, starring Eric Close and Megan Ward. We sat down to talk with Megan in 2010 for Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series box set and learned about the show's creators, Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman, as well as working with the pilot movie's director, horror icon Tobe Hooper, the impact Sony's Men in Black film had on the series and much, much more!  

Imagine if everything you thought you knew about modern U.S. history--the Kennedy assassination, bad LCD, the Manson murders--was actually a cover-up of an invasion and ongoing war with aliens. This was the premise of Dark Skies, an NBC series that aired from 1996-97, starring Eric Close and Megan Ward. We sat down to talk with Megan in 2010 for Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series box set and learned about the show's creators, Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman, as well as working with the pilot movie's director, horror icon Tobe Hooper, the impact Sony's Men in Black film had on the series and much, much more!

Megan Ward & Dark Skies

Robert Guillaume

Though the other characters didn’t always see it, in Soap and its spinoff sitcom, Benson, his character was always the smartest man in the room. In Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night, not only was he the smartest man in the room, he also got to be the boss. Of course, we’re talking about the iconic Robert Guillaume, who, sadly, passed away in October of 2017. This week, we honor his memory by presenting the complete interview with the man behind “Isaac Jaffe.” In this episode, Robert talks about why he found Isaac’s name so interesting; the power of Aaron Sorkin’s writing; mentoring the up-and-coming cast; which cast member did the best Richard Pryor impersonation; and the fateful day he survived a stroke in his dressing room.

Though the other characters didn’t always see it, in Soap and its spinoff sitcom, Benson, his character was always the smartest man in the room. In Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night, not only was he the smartest man in the room, he also got to be the boss. Of course, we’re talking about the iconic Robert Guillaume, who, sadly, passed away in October of 2017. This week, we honor his memory by presenting the complete interview with the man behind “Isaac Jaffe.” In this episode, Robert talks about why he found Isaac’s name so interesting; the power of Aaron Sorkin’s writing; mentoring the up-and-coming cast; which cast member did the best Richard Pryor impersonation; and the fateful day he survived a stroke in his dressing room.

Robert Guillaume remembers Sports Night

Paul Jenkins

Marvel's 2017 TV series, Inhumans, has been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans. But whatever you think about the series, the material on which it was heavily based is brilliant. And we're talking to its writer, Paul Jenkins. When he was asked to write Inhumans, Paul had no idea who the characters were, which he credits with the unique spin he gave them, igniting a new love from fans. This interview was originally shot for Shout! Factory's line of Marvel Knights animated comics.

Marvel's 2017 TV series, Inhumans, has been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans. But whatever you think about the series, the material on which it was heavily based is brilliant. And we're talking to its writer, Paul Jenkins. When he was asked to write Inhumans, Paul had no idea who the characters were, which he credits with the unique spin he gave them, igniting a new love from fans. This interview was originally shot for Shout! Factory's line of Marvel Knights animated comics.

Paul Jenkins & the Inhumans

Lena Kahn

Megha Kadakia

It's a movie that's relevant today, perhaps, more than ever. The Tiger Hunter stars Danny Pudi (Community) as an immigrant in the 1970s, moving to Chicago to find his fortune in order to win the approval of the love of his life's father in India. But it's not simply an immigrant story. In fact, writer-director Lena Kahn didn't set out to make an immigrant story at all. Learn more about The Tiger Hunter's origin, production and newly-minted legacy, as this episode of Shout!Takes introduces us to Lena and the film's producer Megha Kadakia.

It's a movie that's relevant today, perhaps, more than ever. The Tiger Hunter stars Danny Pudi (Community) as an immigrant in the 1970s, moving to Chicago to find his fortune in order to win the approval of the love of his life's father in India. But it's not simply an immigrant story. In fact, writer-director Lena Kahn didn't set out to make an immigrant story at all. Learn more about The Tiger Hunter's origin, production and newly-minted legacy, as this episode of Shout!Takes introduces us to Lena and the film's producer Megha Kadakia.

Lena Kahn & Megha Kadakia talk the Tiger Hunter

Samantha Newark

This week, we’re bringing you a truly, truly, truly outrageous interview with the one and only Samantha Newark, whose voice can be heard as Jerrica Benton and her superstar alter ego, Jem, in Hasbro’s original '80s animated series, Jem and the Holograms.

This week, we’re bringing you a truly, truly, truly outrageous interview with the one and only Samantha Newark, whose voice can be heard as Jerrica Benton and her superstar alter ego, Jem, in Hasbro’s original '80s animated series, Jem and the Holograms.

Samantha Newark is a truly outrageous Jem

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