Story and Craft with Marc Preston

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Fred Melamed . Fred has spent decades in film, TV, stage and in the studio as a voiceover actor. He is one of the most recognizable character actors, with memorable roles in films such as In a World , Hail, Caesar! and The Spy Who Dumped Me . His work on TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Morning Show, Barry, Wan...

This week on the Story and Craft Podcast , we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented actor, Melissa O'Neil , who plays Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show The Rookie . We talked about everything from her Canadian Idol win at just 17 years old to her experiences on Broadway and her journey from Calgary to Toronto to New York and Los Angeles.  We explored Melissa's family he...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Ernie Hudson.  From his early work on television, to Ghostbusters, Miss Congeniality and Oz , Ernie has been a fixture on television and film for over fifty years. Now, you can catch Ernie in the NBC reboot of the show Quantum Leap . We chat about his journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, and how he raised his four sons while...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with James Beard and Emmy award-winning television host, chef, and world traveler , Andrew Zimmern . We know Andrew from his work on Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and MSNBC shows, Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List and What’s Eating America. Listen in as we cover the expanse of his career, his early struggles, and his frien...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Brec Bassinger . She plays Courtney Whitmore (Stargirl) on the CW Network show, Stargirl . We chatted about career, what it was like growing up in Texas as a young actor, her early years on Nickelodeon and what it’s like to be one of the newest members of the DC Universe . Brec is staying busy and will soon be seen co-starri...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor , Garret Dillahunt.  In addition to being a seasoned stage actor who has spent some time on Broadway, Garret has also been lending his talents to film and television projects for years. He has appeared in films such as No Country For Old Men, 12 Years a Slave and Ambulance . His extensive television resume includes shows like...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedian, musician, actor, writer, director , entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong.  It’s a great chat where we touch on his career on stage and screen, his comedy partnership with Cheech Marin and the ups and downs of being a cannabis advocate. It’s an insightful look into how Tommy crafted a career as a backing man, bu...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down to talk story with Chef, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Robert Irvine . He is likely most known for his work on his Food Network shows, Dinner Impossible and Restaurant Impossible . We chat about his time in the British Royal Navy, what it’s like to work as a chef in the White House and a cool anecdote from his time with Anth...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Logan Macrae .   He’s co-starring along with Daisy Edgar-Jones in the new film, Where The Crawdads Sing.  You can also catch him in the Apple TV+ show, Black Bird . Logan’s career has quickly evolved from working as a fashion model to staying busy as a film and television actor. We cover a lot of ground, as we chat about his...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Australian actor, Luke Bracey . Luke stars in the new Netflix movie, Interceptor . He also co-stars in Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, Elvis . We chatted about his career in films such as Point Break and GI Joe: Retaliation . We also touched on his current projects, the surreal experience he had acting with Tom Hanks, as well as the pa...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Hollywood legend, George Stevens, Jr.  He has enjoyed a seventy year career as a writer, producer and director. He also founded the American Film Institute (AFI) and co-created the Kennedy Center Honors . He has been friends with and consulted presidents from John F. Kennedy, through President Obama, who appointed him as Co-Chairma...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Asha Michelle Wilson . Asha is an actor, screenwriter and showrunner. She’s written for shows such as FX’s Archer and American Horror Story , as well as Netflix’s upcoming series, Agent King.  She’s currently developing a project for Paramount+ and will be writing a series based on the movie Soap Dish . What’s it like to develop, w...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Shea Whigham . He’s been acting in film and TV for years and always delivers a memorable performance. He’s shown up in a variety of projects, such as Perry Mason, Joker, Vice, Sicario: The Day of The Soldado, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, The Wolf of Wall Street and a recurring role in the Mission Impossible franchise. ...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with veteran talent agent and manager, Marc Guss. His career has had him representing celebrity talent at the William Morris Agency , to being a founding partner of voiceover talent management firm, ACM Talent . He has written a new book (Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways From an Industry Insider) . Whether you’re a...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Rupert Evans. This talented actor from the UK has co-starred in a number of television and film projects, such as Amazon Prime’s The Man in The High Castle , the CW’s Charmed , Netflix’s Bridgerton and Ewan McGregor’s directorial debut, American Pastoral . It was a pleasure to sit down and talk story with Rupert. We covered a lot o...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with country music artist, Warren Zeiders . At only 22 years old, he’s quickly come onto the country music scene in an unconventional way. Like most of us, he had some time at home to create during the pandemic. Though he hadn’t performed professionally, he was encouraged to post cover songs on TikTok and Instagram. His views on TikTok...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with LaMonica Garrett . Though he was originally on track to be a professional football player, he transitioned to making a name for himself by tackling a wide range of television and film roles. Most recently, he co-starred as Thomas on the Paramount+ show, 1883 . His diverse work in television includes Sons of Anarchy, Designated Surv...

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson from the Hayden Planetarium. It was a great chat where we discussed his new book, “Welcome to The Universe in 3D: A Visual Tour.”  We also discussed his origin story, his favorite sci-fi and more - including the chance meeting and collaboration with Seth MacFarlane that brought Cosmos back to TV. ...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Lonsdale . Growing up in both England and Dallas, she has a unique background and perspective. She’s an intriguing actor that has been gradually making a name for herself in projects such as such as the Coen Brother’s Hail, Caesar , to TV shows such as Ascension , Siren and her current role as Parissa on the FX show Snowfall . I...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with the epic talented and versatile actor, Billy Magnussen . He’s been working for years in film, TV and is a Tony nominated stage actor. We chat about his new HBO film, The Survivor , where he co-stars alongside Ben Foster in this film directed by Barry Levinson. He’s also kicking off season 2 of the HBO Max series, Made For Love with co-st...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Beulah Koale . He made a name for himself as an actor in his native New Zealand before becoming familiar to a wider audience in the movie Thank You For Your Service , where he co-starred alongside Miles Teller. Many know him as Junior Reigns in the CBS series Hawaii Five-0 . Now, Beulah is bringing his talent back to the big screen in th...

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor and writer, Chris Baker. He has made a name for himself on YouTube. Now, he’s beginning to break out with his first feature length film, The Estate. He wrote and starred in this film, which is currently available on Hulu. We talk about making movies, inspiration and how to carve out your own creative space. Chris was a great guest...

This week on Story & Craft , we sit down with the exceptionally talented actor, Allegra Edwards. If you’re not already familiar with Allegra, I assure you that you will be very soon. She’s one of the stars of Amazon Prime’s “Upload” and has knocked it out of the park by creating one of the most memorable characters on TV right now. We chat about her background, the Zen of setting creative goal...

This week on Story & Craft , I sit down with movie director, Ariel Vromen. Ariel is an intriguing guy with a great story. He has directed movies such as Criminal, The Iceman and The Angel. He has directed some of Hollywood’s biggest names, such as Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans, Wynona Ryder and Gary Oldman. Beyond his work as a director, he has also established a name fo...

This week on Story & Craft , we sit down with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Billy Bob Thornton. Billy needs no introduction, as he’s been on the scene for quite a while. His body of work is extensive, and includes big and small screen projects, such as Slingblade, Bad Santa, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Alamo, Fargo, Goliath and most recently, the Paramount+ show, 1883. Billy is also...