Story and Craft with Marc Preston

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Aleks Paunovic from the AMC show “ Snowpiercer !”  Aleks is known for his roles in shows like Hawkeye , iZombie and Van Helsing . Aleks shares his inspiring journey from living out of a van and eating noodles from 7-Eleven to becoming a successful actor…who didn’t even become serious about acting until he was 40 years old. H...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, David Arquette!   We discuss David’s decades-long career in film and television, his family's entertainment legacy, and his recent projects...including the film “The Good Half” , as well as his acquisition of the rights to Bozo the Clown . Arquette shares anecdotes about his love for wrestling, his experience as a certif...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Dylan Sprouse from the new film The Duel !   Dylan is known for his with his twin brother , Cole Sprouse , in Disney Channel shows like “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” and “The Suite Life on Deck.”  Dylan discusses his transition from childhood star to successful adult actor, as well as his new film “The Duel” , which is a...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Tanner Buchanan from the Netflix show “ Cobra Kai !”  Tanner is also known for his roles in other projects, such as “Designated Survivor” , “He's All That” and “How to Date Billy Walsh.”  He discusses his journey from a small town in Ohio to becoming a successful actor in Los Angeles. He talks about his early passion for...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor , Dylan Arnold from the Apple TV+ show “Lady in The Lake” , as well as the upcoming film “1992.”  You may know Dylan from his roles in “Nashville” , “You” , and playing opposite Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer.”  Dylan discusses his journey from growing up in Seattle with dreams of playing baseball, to becoming a successful fi...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Executive Producer, Ashley Jay Sandberg , who is the Executive Producer for the new summer film, “Twisters” with Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Kiernan Shipka . Ashley shares her career path, inspirations, and the challenges. We chat about her growth as a filmmaker while working with the iconic film production company, Kennedy/...

On this episode of Story & Craft , we sit down with actor Dimitri Leonidas , who is known for a number of projects, including his role as Hober Mallow in the Apple+ series, “Foundation” ...as well asthe new Roland Emmerich series, “Those About to Die” on Peacock , where he stars alongside Anthony Hopkins . Dimitri discusses his journey from child actor to his current projects, sharing personal...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Nora Zehetner.  We discuss her experiences working on various TV shows like “The Right Stuff” , “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” , and “Designated Survivor” , as well as her recent movies including “Blood for Dust” and “Boneyard” . We chat about our shared history of growing up in Richardson, Texas, and attending the University of N...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Former FBI Director & Author, James Comey.  Comey shares a humorous anecdote about a prank played on him in college, discusses his new crime novel “Westport” , and reflects on his career in law enforcement and government…as well as the challenges of having worked as the FBI Director during the Trump administration. He opens up...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Michael Beach.  We chat about Michael’s journey from Boston, to being a working actor for the past few decades. We discuss the turning point in his life that led him from an aspiring football career to the prestigious halls of Juilliard. We touch on his varied roles on shows such as “The Rookie,” “The Mayor of Kingstown,” an...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Catharine Daddario . We cover a lot of ground with Catherine, who has an infectious enthusiasm for her craft. We discuss her New York City upbringing as a "latchkey kid", as well as how she’s adjusting after her recent move to Los Angeles. We discuss the dynamics of growing up alongside her well-known siblings, Matth...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor , Shohreh Aghdashloo.  We explore Shohreh’s journey from Iran to Hollywood, which is as captivating as her performances. Shohreh shares her early defiance against cultural norms and her celebrated career milestones, including her Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning roles. We discuss her parts in "The Expanse,&#...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor, Tye Sheridan , whose journey from child actor to seasoned professional unfolds in this enlightening discussion. We discuss Ty's diverse career, from his beginnings in "The Tree of Life", to his recent venture into producing with "Asphalt City." Ty offers a behind-the-scenes look at his transition from tee...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast , we sit down with talented actor, Anja Savcic.  She can currently be seen in the new Prime Video movie, "Ricky Stanicky." Listen in as Anya opens up about her experiences on set with John Cena, Zac Efron, Andrew Santino and Jermaine Fowler, as well as Anja’s roots in Vancouver, Canada and Sarajevo.  We also peek behind the curtain of her ex...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor & Director, Jennifer Morrison . We chat about her journey from the theater stage in Chicago, to the dynamic world of television…both in front of and behind the camera. Jennifer shares her early experiences in directing community theater and how her acting roles, especially on hit shows like "House", served as an e...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Kylie Rogers . Listen in as Kylie, a child actor turned accomplished actress, shares her unique experiences and insights from her career. With notable roles in "Fathers and Daughters", "Bo is Afraid" and "Yellowstone" , she discusses her latest leading role in the movie "Landscape with Invisible H...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with legendary Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg.  We discuss some of the secrets of peak performance, athlete representation, and the economics of professional sports. Leigh has represented, and continues to represent, some of the biggest and most influential names in professional sports. Leigh shares the core principles that have shaped h...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Graham McTavish.  We chat about working on the STARZ series, Outlander , as well as the show he and his Outlander co-star, Sam Heughan created for STARZ, Men and Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham . The new season debuts on STARZ on August 11th. We also chat about acting on the Netflix series, The Witcher , as well as th...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Nathan Kress!  Nathan is a former child actor who has matured into a successful adult actor, director, and producer. Nathan shares his journey from his breakout role on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" to working on the show's reboot on Paramount Plus . He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from a child to...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedic actor , Matt Walsh.  We chatted about his Emmy-nominated role as Mike McClintock on Veep , as well as his work as a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) . We also discussed Matt’s new Hulu movie, Flamin' Hot . Matt reflects on his time growing up in Chicago, his work on The Daily Show, Saturday Night Li...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast , we sit down with Fabiana Udenio , the talented Italian actress who plays Arnold Schwarzenegger 's wife in the new Netflix series, FUBAR . Fabiana shared her journey from moving to the United States in the late 80s, her experience working on a soap opera in New York, and starring in the classic 80s movie Summer School . We also discussed her be...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Milana Vayntrub , whom you may recognize as Lily from the AT&T commercials. We talked about her career, which dates back to when she was just five years old, and what it's like to be an actor in the industry. Listen in as we discuss the importance of standing out in the industry, and how there can only be...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Sebastian Roché . You may know him from his roles in The Man in the High Castle, The Young Pope, Vampire Diaries, and Six Underground with Ryan Reynolds . We'll discuss his newest project, Taylor Sheridan's 1923, and the incredible experiences that shaped his life and career. Listen in as Sebastian shares...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Tom Brooke . He stars in the upcoming Sam Mendes movie, Empire of Light . Tom shared his experiences working with an incredible cast in one of my personal favorite movies, Pirate Radio , as well as his admiration for the late Philip Seymour Hoffman . We also discussed his work in popular TV shows like Bodyguard ,...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, I have a great conversation with legendary comedian, Dane Cook. He’s got a new comedy special called Above it All . We discuss his new show, as well as his journey in comedy…from being inspired by George Carlin to his own rise in the comedy world, as well as the Zen of Myspace. Dane shares stories of his career, including his first time hosting Sat...