Last to Leave

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Johnathan Rodriguez in Part One of the Last to Leave Film Student Spectacular. Johnathan is currently pursuing his MFA in Documentary Filmmaking at DePaul University. That's right! It's a Chicago-centric episode, film school style. In this episode, Zoey & Heather bask in the beauty of Johnathan's pass...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Martin Urbano in a brand new episode of Last to Leave! Martin is a stand up comedian who works as a writer for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about working in a wax museum, the aftermath of dreams coming true, and why Martin left college in disgrace. You can keep up wit...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Mel Licata & Sarah Graalman in this very special Halloween episode of Last to Leave! Mel and Sarah made up the two person make-up department on Bodies Bodies Bodies and they couldn't speak more highly about the rewarding process of making the film. In this episode, Zoey and Heather learn all about Mel & Sar...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Stephen S. Campanelli! Stephen was the Camera Operator for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and is known for being the first to combine 'A' Camera Operating and Steadicam.  In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Stephen's process, manifestations, and secrets to the iconic Sam Rockwel...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Paul Rogers in the season two premiere of Last To Leave! Paul was the Editor for Everything Everywhere All At Once and had a unique experience in the cutting room on this iconic and breathtaking film.  In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Paul's process, mindset, and quirks in between gushing about t...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they delve into their greatest fears to discuss the movies that make them scream!  In this special bonus episode of Last to Leave, Zoey and Heather dip their toes into the terrifying world of horror movies to discuss As Above So Below (2014) and The Descent (2005). Other spooky films discussed include 1408, Sinister, The Perfection, C...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they reveal their deepest, darkest secret: they can READ! In this special bonus episode of Last to Leave, Zoey and Heather dip their toes into the book adaptation genre of films to discuss Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) and The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), as well as a variety of other book adaptations that they love!  B...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson for a special Pride Month bonus episode of Last to Leave. In this episode, Zoey and Heather chat about the movies that made them and their friends gay, movies discussed are But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) and Princess Cyd (2017).  A big thank you to Lee Walls ( @Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazi...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Ita O’Brien & Róisín O’Donovan in the season one finale of Last To Leave! Ita was instrumental in the pioneering of intimacy coordination in film & television. Her company, Intimacy On Set, has done truly incredible work on productions such as I May Destroy You , Sex Education , Watchmen , The Great , and Normal...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with D. Lynn Meyers in this week’s episode of Last To Leave! D. Lynn Meyers is a Casting Director based in Ohio and is known for working on films such as Carol , Killing of a Sacred Deer and the Academy Award Nominated film The Shawshank Redemption . In this episode, Zoey & Heather are completely delighted and awestruck...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Katie Kincaid in this week’s Chicago-centric episode of Last To Leave! In this episode Katie talks working on Amazon Prime's Paper Girls, what it takes to get your first job in the industry and what life is like when you can get an iced coffee WHENEVER you want…  You can keep up with Katie and her work on Instagram...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Marissa Labog in this week’s episode of Last To Leave! Marissa started her career as a professional dancer and then found her way into stunts. She has been a stunt double in films like Scream (2022), Logan, and Birds of Prey. In this episode, Zoey & Heather chat with Marissa about the joy and community to be found i...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Jude Farr in this week’s episode of Last To Leave! Jude started her career working as a properties buyer for the BBC in the ‘80s and currently works as a Set Decorator for films like Last Night in Soho and The Last Duel. In this episode, Zoey & Heather hop across decades to get a tour of Jude’s illustrious career an...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Dan White & Tim Lyons in this week’s Chicago-centric episode of Last To Leave! Dan and Tim are both staples of the Chicago Improv Scene and co-host the podcast, Improv is Dead. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about the origin story of the dynamic duo, chat about creative processes, and crack up with Da...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Ra Vincent in this week’s episode of Last To Leave! Ra Vincent started his film career as a Sculptor on The Lord of the Rings . He now works as a Production Designer and was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Jojo Rabbit. In this episode, Zoey & Heather are completely starstruck by Ra’s insightful and de...

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Sarah Shepherd in the very first episode of Last To Leave! Sarah Shepherd started her film career in the Locations Department of films like Bridget Jones’ Diary & Pride and Prejudice . She now works as a Dialect Coach with some of your very favorite actors. This episode is equal parts silly, informative, and inspira...