Story and Craft with Marc Preston

I sit down to chat with actor Aaron Moten from "Disjointed" and Prime Video's "Fallout" to discuss his career and personal stories. We catch up with Aaron as he settles into life in Los Angeles after spending five years in Iceland with his family. We chat about his Texas roots growing up in Austin, his pivot from an aspiring lawyer to a Juilliard-trained actor, and the realitie...

Marc Preston sits down with actor, comedian and former model Rosalee Mayeux from "Magnum, P.I." and "Model Mom" to discuss her career, and personal stories. Rosalee opens up about her unconventional path, starting as a teenager from a small town in Louisiana who found herself working as a high-fashion model for Eileen Ford in Paris and New York. She shares vivid memories of the mod...

Marc Preston sits down with Actor Olivia Rose Keegan from " Days of Our Lives " and Paramount+'s " Dutton Ranch ", as well as the summer film " Scary Movie " to discuss her new projects, career, and personal stories. We chat about her transition from being an eager 11-year-old writing letters to talent agents in San Francisco to landing major roles. Olivia shares the in...

Marc Preston sits down with Actor Natalie Alyn Lind from "The Goldberg’s" and Paramount+’s "Dutton Ranch" to discuss her new project, career, and personal stories. In this episode, Natalie opens up about what it was like growing up on a TV set and hitting major life milestones while playing Dana Caldwell on the hit sitcom "The Goldberg’s" . She shares how those early experi...

Marc Preston sits down with actor Rex Linn from "Cliffhanger" and NBC & Peacock's "Happy's Place" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. Over his decades-long career, Rex has become a familiar face on television, appearing in major marquee shows like "CSI: Miami" , "Better Call Saul" , "Young Sheldon" , and "Big Sky" ....

Marc Preston sits down with actor Sofia Rosinsky from Hulu's " Death and Other Details " and Peacock's " The Miniature Wife " to discuss her career and personal stories. Sofia shares the fascinating story of her unconventional path into the industry, revealing that an innocent trip to an acting camp unexpectedly put her in front of casting directors. Growing up in a deeply...

Marc Preston sits down with Actor David Berry from "Starz" 's "Outlander" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. David shares the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a character he has inhabited for eight years as the series concludes. He breaks down the unique logistical gymnastics required to commute from his home in Sydney to the moody highlands of Sc...

Marc Preston sits down with Actor Danay Garcia from AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead" and NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." to discuss her new project, career, and personal stories. We talk about her journey arriving in Los Angeles from Havana, Cuba, and the reality of navigating the industry while tackling a profound language barrier. Danay shares memories from her early days, includin...

Marc Preston sits down with Writer and Director Thom Harp from "The Donor Party" and "Home Delivery" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. Thom brings a fantastic energy to the conversation, sharing how his background as a cinematographer in Seattle eventually shaped his approach to humane comedy. We talk about the importance of giving actors the space to just p...

On this episode of Story & Craft , Marc sits down with actor Meaghan Rat h. We take a moment to discuss the Zen of all things Hawaii, as Meaghan looks back on living on Oahu for “Hawaii Five-0,” sharing favorite beaches, island food takes, and the unique experience of filming with locations shut down just for the crew. She also talks about landing AMC’s “The Audacity,” playing Anushka Bhattach...

On this episode of “Story and Craft” , Marc sits down with actor and writer Johnny Ray Gill ( “Cross” Season 2 on Prime Video ) for a wide-ranging conversation about Gill’s Portland roots in an all-Black Northeast community, his working-class family, and early artistic start in spoken-word poetry inspired by the film “Slam.” Gill shares how a rites-of-passage program shaped his cultural awareness,...

On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor, producer and comedian, Rob Corddry to talk about his new AMC show “The Audacity” . We explore a career that spans projects such as “The Daily Show,” “Children’s Hospital,” “Ballers,” “Top Gear America,” and films like “Old School,” “The Heartbreak Kid,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine.” We learn about Rob’s story, such as moving from movin...

On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor and voiceover veteran DB Sweeney ( “The Cutting Edge,” “Eight Men Out,” “Memphis Belle” ) to talk career pivots, creative choices, and the long game of working in entertainment. DB shares what it was like training for “Memphis Belle” with retired SAS guys, flying in real B-17s. He opens up about growing up on Long Island, chasing base...

On this episode of  “Story and Craft,”  Marc sits down with actor and producer Olivia Taylor Dudley to talk sci-fi, horror, and why aliens have been a lifelong fascination — so much so that all three of her rescue dogs are named after extraterrestrial-inspired references, including SETI. Olivia breaks down how she “fell into” producing through early YouTube-era work on “Five Second Films.” She sha...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, Marc Preston goes behind the curtain with producer/writer Joel Church-Cooper (“ Going Dutch”, “Brockmire”, “Future Man”, “Undateable” ) to talk about how TV comedy really gets made and how the business has changed. Joel shares his Northern California upbringing, film-nerd roots in the video store era, and the comedy influences that shaped him (“ Ki...

On this episode of Story & Craft , we sit down with actor/director/writer/producer Kevin Kane . Kevin talks about growing up around Philly (and a stint in Myrtle Beach), catching the acting bug early thanks to a school report on Jimmy Cagney, and eventually moving to New York to chase theater and serious training. He breaks down studying Meisner at the William Esper Studio, how that tight-knit...

On this episode of Story and Craft, we sit down with actor Ken Leung . Known for his roles in “Rush Hour” , “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” , “The Sopranos” , and notably “Lost” , Ken shares his experiences across stage, TV, and film, as well as his role in the new season of HBO’s “Industry” . We dive deep into Ken's diverse career, discussing his induction into the acting world, his memorable...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Thomas Jane from the Amazon Prime Video film “ Play DIrty ”, as well as projects such as The Expanse and Boogie Nights .   We cover Jane's impressive body of work, as well as his journey from modest beginnings in Maryland to becoming a notable actor in Hollywood. We discuss Thomas’ passion for storytelling, the joys and...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with producer, Danny O’Malley . Danny is a Grammy and James Beard award nominee. He just picked up an Emmy nomination for the Netflix series “ Chef's Table ”.  Danny takes us on a culinary journey through his experiences. They also talk about everything from the impact of Anthony Bourdain, Chicago-style pizza preferences, memorable...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with author, writer, producer and director, Larry Charles , who has a new memoir out called “ Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter ”.  He’s known for a constellation of projects, such as Seinfeld , Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, The Dictator and The Comedians .   We dive into Larry's journ...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine from the Apple TV Series “ Smoke ”, as well as upcoming projects such as “ Dexter: Resurrection” and “ Washington Black .”   We discuss Ntare's extensive career, including his roles in popular TV shows like “The Chi” and “Treme.” Ntare also opens up about his Ugandan heritage, and his own journey i...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Mariana Treviño from the Apple TV+ series “ Stick ”, as well as projects such as "A Man Called Otto" and host of film and TV work in Mexico.   We discuss her life and career, as well as her thoughts about working with co-stars Owen Wilson and Marc Maron. We also touch on Mariana’s Mexican roots, her journey into acti...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Brandon Lessard from thenew film “ The Unholy Trinity. ”  Brandon shares his experiences working alongside Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and David Arquette in this Western set in Montana. We dive into Brandon's journey from Fairfax, Virginia to Los Angeles, as well as his passion for acting. Brandon also touches on...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Annalise Basso from the film “ The Life of Chuck ”, as well as projects such as “Captain Fantastic” and “Snowpiercer.”  We chat about Annalise’s acting career, from childhood to now, as well as what it was like growing up with a brother and sister who are also in the industry. We also touch on Annalise’s other passions, such...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Felix Solis from the Netflix series “ Sirens ”, as well as projects such as The Rookie and Ozark .   We discuss Felix's upbringing in New York City, his early career in theater, and his transition to television. Felix shares personal stories, including his unique connection to the Beastie Boys and a memorable encounter w...