On The Set Podcast

Marcus Callender played Ray Ray on Power and Oliver "Power" Grant in Wu-Tang: An American Saga. In this On The Set Podcast conversation, host Steven Strickland sits down with the SAG-AFTRA actor, screenwriter, playwright, and director for an exclusive, wide-ranging look at his path from Brooklyn athlete to screen actor and playwright. Marcus opens up about: • How a high school reading of The Cruci...

Marlon E. Curtis II is the creator and showrunner of On The Set Podcast, and in this Season 2 episode, the tables turn. Host Steven Strickland sits down with him to trace the journey from auditioning at age three in Newark, NJ to BET, the Newark International Film Festival, and a show built for the unsung heroes behind the camera. Marlon, a showrunner, producer, editor, and author, opens up about:...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast, our host Steven Strickland sits down with host, actor, dancer, audience producer, and founder of DJ USA Events, Marco Glorious! From writing a letter to Bill Cosby as a kid and landing on The Cosby Show set, to dancing on MTV's Direct Effect outside the 42nd Street studios, to hosting for the New Jersey Nets and becoming the audience producer behind The Wendy...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast, our host Steven Strickland sits down with actor, producer, and founder of True Talent Workshop, Tobias Truvillion! With 70+ credits spanning film, TV, and music videos - including Empire, One Life to Live, Paid in Full, Hitch, and BET's First Lady of BMF. Tobias brings over two decades of hard-earned wisdom from stage to screen. This conversation dives into s...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with producer, director, and showrunner Ashlee McShan. A 15-year industry veteran whose credits span Vibe, BET, MTV, and SpringHill Company, and a Webby Award winner for her work on HBCU Virtual Homecoming. This conversation dives deep into the realities of freelancing, the power of relationships in Hollywood, learning documen...

n this episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with director and cinematographer Jarred McGriff: the founder of Live2Create (L2C Studios) whose work spans Paramount, MTV, BET, Netflix, and beyond, and a Webby and Shorty Award winner for his HBCU virtual homecoming project with Support Black Colleges. This conversation dives deep into the realities of independent filmmaking,...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with Newark's own Nimi Hendrix: the visionary director and storyteller behind music videos for Coi Leray, Bobby Shmurda, Jadakiss, and Sleepy Hallow, and a 2023 BET Hip Hop Award nominee for Best Music Video. Broadcasting live from Newark, NJ's iconic Ironbound Film and Television Studios, this conversation takes you deep behi...

Read More: [your blog link here] In this episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with the multifaceted Esteban Serrano - supervising producer at ViacomCBS/Paramount with 20 years in music and television. Broadcasting live from the iconic Ironbound Film and Television Studio in Newark, NJ, this conversation takes you deep behind the scenes of hip-hop television, fatherhood,...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast , host Steven Strickland sits down with the dynamic Gabrielle Mendoza , a multimedia powerhouse and 2017 Rutgers-Newark alum. Broadcasting from the legendary Ironbound Film and Television Studio in Newark, NJ, this conversation dives deep into the creative world of digital storytelling, cosplay culture, and what it takes to thrive in today’s evolving media lan...

In this inspiring episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with Kenneth Gifford, a maverick in the film industry. As a director, producer, and CEO of multiple film ventures, Kenneth takes us on his journey from high school auditions to working on major films like Hancock and Cadillac Records. He reflects on the importance of indie films, mentoring the next generation, and co...

In this episode of On The Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with acclaimed director, producer, and screenwriter Greg Cally for an in-depth conversation on the art of storytelling, creative ownership, and navigating the film industry. From his early beginnings as a poet to directing and producing projects for major networks like ESPN and HBO, Greg shares his journey of passion, persever...

In the premiere episode of On the Set Podcast, host Steven Strickland sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Rock Davis for an unfiltered deep dive into the art and business of filmmaking. With over 20 years of experience, Rock shares the challenges and triumphs of being a director in today’s evolving industry, from navigating the Instagram era to crafting cinematic stories that resonate. Discover beh...

Welcome to On The Set Podcast ! This season, we’re bringing you authentic conversations, creative journeys, and behind-the-scenes stories that inspire. From filmmaking to music and entrepreneurship, Season 1 features incredible talent like Rock Davis, Greg Cally, Gabby Mendoza, and Kenny G. Each episode is packed with powerful insights, raw moments, and fresh perspectives from creators making wave...