The AndyPlex

Part 1: (0:00- 1:17) Texas filmmaker Scott Barber joins Andy to talk about the journey of his freshly released documentary, "The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon story." Scott co-wrote and co-directed this movie, which chronicles the rise of the fledgling cable network, Nickelodeon, in its' formative years. The piece focuses mostly on the network's rise under the visionary leadership of president Ger...

Part 1: (0:00 - 1:08) Andy interviews Twitch Host Darren Emmanuel (Dads1stTime), a New York City resident and father of two. These two talk about the amazing new world of Twitch streaming, and how this platform allows hosts to tailor their own voice online and reach out to like minded individuals and grow their networks and communities. Andy and Darren have collaborated on Twitch and have both fou...

Two alums to The AndyPlex; Ryan Grassmeyer (Ep 2 - Judgement Dazed), and Nick Chandler (Ep 5 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Jaws Podcast), join Andy to discuss the origin and development journey of their space comedy radio play podcast - Last Best Hope. These two men grew up together in Colorado and then rekindled their friendship in California 15 years later after running into each other at a Hallow...

Multitalented and esteemed actor, John Gallagher Jr., joins Andy to talk about his showbiz journey from growing up together in Wilmington Delaware to moving to New York City in pursuit of a career in stage and film. John and Andy, dear friends of 20 years, have logged many hours talking about cinema, life, and the world. These two take a deep plunge into one of their favorite films, the 1980 horro...

Actress and producer Sarah Nicklin joins Andy to discuss her showbiz journey from growing up in Connecticut and being smitten by Jonathan Taylor Thomas (JTT) to moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Sarah is a versatile actress and film buff who has racked up quite an impressive list of credits, many including independent horror films. Sarah and Andy explore Sarah's favorite and most...

Richard "Rick" Galli joins Andy Maiorano to discuss his showbiz journey from performing magic tricks as a kid to pursuing a career in film making. Rick is about to embark for Georgia on his seventh feature film as a Director of Photography (DP). These two men met in 2003 in an elective acting class at the University of Miami, Florida, and have been dear friends and collaborators ever since. Rick a...

John KD Graham, an independent film director, writer, and producer joins Andy (they are also old friends and collaborators) to discuss his showbiz journey from growing up in the rolling hills of New Mexico to pursuing a professional career as a storyteller and film maker. John is currently quarantining back in New Mexico with his mother while rescuing and finding homes for a litter of kittens. Joh...

Chase Offerle joins Andy to discuss his showbiz journey from growing up in Oregon with dancer parents to pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. These two take a deep dive into Todd Haynes' "Safe" 1995, an ecological/psychological horror/drama that walks genre lines, jump started Julianne Moore's career, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This film is shockingly relevant right now in this...

Andy brings on Farah Shea, a rap music singer and producer to hear her showbiz journey from growing up in Salt Lake City to moving to Hollywood to write and producer her own music. These two take a hard look at the 1993 classic "Groundhog Day," decrypt its messages, and analyze why this film is so important, especially from the vantage point of quarantine in this pandemic. Farah on Instagram: @far...

Andy brings on writer/director Nick Chandler to hear his showbiz story from child acting in Hollywood to writing and directing his own projects. These two "dive deep" into the biting classic "Jaws"; see why it still holds up 45 years later, and explore the themes and concerns it raises that are strikingly topical right now in the midst of this pandemic. Nick Chandler on Instagram: @cronos and @las...

Andy Maiorano brings on one of his best friends, Adam Feuerberg, to hear Adam's journey in showbiz, and to watch and analyze the Mel Brooks 1987 classic, Spaceballs - a film they've seen together many times. Andy and Adam explore what makes this movie so amazing and why it has survived the test of time. Adam Feuerberg is a producer for CBS' "Let's Make a Deal," and stand-up comedian. He has also h...

Join Andy Maiorano in this special "quarantine" episode as he, under quarantine, goes it alone this time. Andy discusses his journey in the entertainment world, and takes a good hard look back at the horror/thriller "28 Days Later." We delve into what this film is warning us about and analyze its biting relevance during this current state of a world riddled by pandemic. Andy Maiorano was born in W...

Andy Maiorano brings on one of his best friends and collaborators, Ryan Grassmeyer, to talk about Terminator 2: Judgment Day on the eve of global pandemic from the Corona Virus. Against the backdrop of our own apocalypse, hear Ryan's journey through showbiz and why Terminator 2: Judgment Day has inspired him and continues to push the bounds of imagination and what it means to be a human in a socie...

On the inaugural voyage of The AndyPlex, Andy interviews Philip Gawthorne, a writer in Hollywood, to hear his journey. Philip and Andy are huge John Carpenter fans so they decided to rewatch and explore the classic ghost story, "The Fog," on the actual weekend of its 40th Anniversary (February 8th 2020). Why does this film last? Why do ghost stories stay with us? What does "The Fog" warn us about?...