Navigating Hollywood

In this special episode recorded live on a studio lot, Allen Wolf sits down with Dr. Stephen Meyer, philosopher of science, former geophysicist, and director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute. Stephen is the author of Signature in the Cell , the New York Times bestseller Darwin's Doubt , and Return of the God Hypothesis , with work featured everywhere from Good...

Disney Legend Mark Henn, the animator behind Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Young Simba, Mulan, and Tiana, shares how a childhood spark became a career-defining experience during the Disney Renaissance. After three rejections from Disney, he found his way through CalArts and mentorship by studio greats. We explore the acting behind animation: how he carves distinct personalities so Belle never moves like...

Actor Edwina Findley takes us on a deeply moving journey through the entertainment industry, revealing her journey from humble beginnings to Netflix's "The Residence" while maintaining her integrity in a challenging business. Edwina shares stories of powerful moments that shaped her career and affirmed her belief that surrendering to a larger calling would yield greater fulfillment...

Philip Winchester takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from Montana to the Royal Shakespeare Company to Hollywood, revealing how his mother's brave decision to send him to London drama school launched a career spanning classical theater, action-packed television, and movies. On the adrenaline-fueled set of "Strike Back," Winchester performed jaw-dropping stunts—stepp...

Joseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem Grace."  As Holland recounts the various hues of his life, we're reminded of the transformative power of faith and using one's tal...

Film Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging roles for A-list actors and the intimate process of film production shines a light on the artistry behind making a movie. Rob also reflects on h...

Who is Scott Teems, the celebrated filmmaker behind award-winning films like "The Evening Sun," and the hits "Exorcist: Believer" and "Insidious: Red Door"? How did Scott grow up to create intense, thrilling, and dramatic stories that captivate audiences? Join us as we explore the life and career of this versatile creator, as we discuss his journey from a struggling y...

Host and filmmaker Allen Wolf becomes the guest in this rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity where he talks about the journey of making his recent movie, The Sound of Violet . We dive headfirst into a discussion about the film adaptation of his novel. The road to casting Shawn, a unique character with autism, wasn't easy, but we talk about the triumphs achieved along the way and the...

Join us on a thrilling journey as we chat with Tory Belleci, host, actor, and writer best known for his work on Mythbusters. Tory recalls how an unexpected encounter with the cops led him to the world of visual effects. Buckle up as we take you through the exhilarating steps Tory took to land his dream job at Mythbusters, a job he nearly passed on. Tory shares stories from his time on Mythbusters,...

Ready to explore the powerful intersection of faith and creativity and find the answers to some profound questions? Our latest episode features a message from the late pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller. He addressed an off-Broadway audience on a riveting topic: Why Do We Need Artists? Tim delivered this message to a packed theater when he was 42 years old, and his e...

Kris has been featured in Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows , TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, and many other films and TV series, including Mad Men, Get Shorty, and Backstrom . He has also co-authored two books from the series From Kona with Love. Kris talks about his incredible journey, how an explosion nearly took his life and the legacy he'd like to leave be...

Jeremy is a stunt coordinator and driver who has worked on many incredible films, including Black Panther, the Dark Knight movies, Captain America, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Free Guy, Tenet, Ford V Ferrari, John Wick, and many, many others. He has also been featured in dozens of television series as well, including WandaVision, Big Little Lies, True Detective, NCIS, and many others. Jeremy...

Dean Batali was a writer and Executive Producer for That 70's Show , writer for  Buffy The Vampire Slayer ,  head writer for the Disney Jr series Puppy Dog Pals , and was the executive producer and showrunner for Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch . He also co-authored the book Watching TV Religiously. Dean discusses his career, the challenges he met along the way, why he's thankful for the w...

Named as one of Variety’s 10 Writers to Watch, Monica has written for some of the most acclaimed television series over the last 15 years. She’s a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Station Eleven , the Executive Producer for MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Nashville , and Gentefied , which was nominated for a Peabody Award. She was a writer on Lost, Teen Wolf, Knight Rider, Prison Break, and more. She talks ab...

Brian  is the co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart and is the writer and producer of over two dozen films and TV movies such as The Heart of Man, Bopha!, Call Me Claus, Not Easily Broken, Captive, and The Case for Christ. Over his 40+ year career, Brian has written and/or produced nearly 350 episodes of television, including Eveni...

The Sound of Violet is a romantic comedy about a man who thinks he found his soulmate but his autism keeps him from realizing she's a prostitute looking for a ticket out of her trapped life.  Lead cast members Cason Thomas, Cora Cleary, Jan D'Arcy, and Michael E. Bell join the movie's writer, director, and producer Allen Wolf, to talk about the challenges of making the movie, buildi...

Composer Conrad Pope is one of the most respected and trusted musicians working in Hollywood today. He talks about how he got his start and how he creates memorable music. Composers such as John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer have all called upon his expertise as one of the industry’s top orchestrators as well as his abilities as a conductor and score producer, making him one of the...

Encore Episode : Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today. On wri...

Special Episode: Filmmaker Allen Wolf is  interviewed on The Autistic Me podcast where he talks about the challenge of portraying an autistic character in his upcoming movie, The Sound of Violet, as well as how he discovered the story, writing at Disneyland, and much more. We re-broadcast the episode here. • The Autistic Me podcast • The Autistic Me Blog • Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Vio...

Scott Teems wrote Halloween Kills with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, and upcoming will be The Exorcist  sequel, and Stephen King’s Firestarter . Scott was a writer and co-executive producer of the popular Netflix series Narcos: Mexico and he wrote, directed, and produced three seasons of the acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV drama Rectify. Scott discusses his career challenges, responds...

Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and her husband, Emmy-nominee Jordan Richard, talk about their incredible journey through stage and television. Elizabeth's Broadway debut landed her a Tony Nomination and launched her on a multi-year search to discover her artistic voice. Jordan has won multiple Emmy nominations for his role as a director at NBC News. He talks about how the news can be biased,...

As a special agent for the FBI, James R. Fitzgerald (Jim) helped solve some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including the Unabomber, the D.C. Sniper, the 2001 anthrax cases, and many more. Sam Worthington portrayed Jim in the acclaimed mini-series "Manhunt: Unabomber" on Netflix. Jim also served as a consultant for Criminal Minds and many other crime-related televi...

Film and TV producer Darren Moorman has worked with top Hollywood talent and most recently produced Blue Miracle with Dennis Quaid. Darren talks about his journey as a producer, what he would do differently if he had to redo his career and the kind of legacy he'd like to leave behind. Links: • Pre-Order Allen's Book,  The Sound of Violet • Reserve Entertainment • Darren Moorman on IMDb •...

Writer/Director Ricky Staub and Producer Dan Walser of the Netflix hit movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, discuss the story behind the making of the movie, their company's program to help the incarcerated, and how suffering has impacted each of their lives. Links: • Neighborhood Film Group • Ricky Staub's TED Talk • The Cage short film • The Neighborhood Film Group on Facebook ,...

Actress Emily Swallow shares her experience starring as The Armorer in The Mandalorian , and in the CBS show SEAL Team . She formerly played key roles in Supernatural, The Mentalist, and performed in many other parts in film as well as on stage. Emily talks about the challenges of being an actress in Hollywood, how she hit rock bottom in her life,  how everything turned around, and how she'd...