The Dungball Express podcast

Native American-Hispanic writer and actress Sharon Anne Henderson stops to share her fascinating and emotional journey from a small town in New Mexico to an prestigious East Coast College to sharing the set with some of the industry's bright stars. Join Harry and Donald to learn why the "Girl Who Goes on Raids" started out as a rock star. Literally.

Join Donald and Harry for Part 3 of their popular screenwriter's bootcamp series, "How Then Shall We Write?" as they discuss means and methods for getting your materials read, the role of competitions, agents and managers, and the importance of landing the "Easy Yes."

Dirk Norris, Executive Director of the New Mexico Film Foundation, stops by to share his expert analysis on all things cinema (and most things New Mexico).  Join Donald and Harry for a comprehensive look at where we've been and where we're headed with the business of show in the Land of Enchantment (and discover why Dirk still hasn't received his Dungball University bomber jacket!)

Conductor-Soloist David Lee Johnson and Pianist-Psychologist Susan Johnson climb aboard the Express for a fascinating discussion of the psychology of creativity and performance, including dealing with rebellious musicians, overcoming stage fright, young lives ruined in kindergarten and how to win friends by calling them vulgar names.  Harry and Donald host.

In another installment of their "bootcamp" series, Harry and Donald deal in practical methods for getting your new year's writing projects off to a great start.  From planning to goal setting and even dealing with writer's block, leave it to the guys to guide you through the literary maze.

On season two's premiere episode, Donald and Harry share their plans for a unique online University with a curriculum tailor-made for the discriminating media professional.  What better way to launch a career than by matriculating at Dungball U?

They've talked the talk for weeks, but now it's time for action.  Join Harry and Donald, and a witty panel of judges, for the first annual red chile sauce competition, a fitting conclusion for the first season of TDE.

Celebrated radio host Stu Goswick, and his equally celebrated producer, Linda McDill, hop aboard the Express to talk about the film and music scene from their perspective at radio KSFR's long-running weekly show, Cinema Scope.  From current superstars to alleged sightings of dead ones, it's a lively discussion of all things Enchanted.

Break out the eggnog as Donald and Harry huddle around the yule log to discuss favorite (and not so favorite) Christmas movies.  

What better than a little cinematic slicing and dicing to get the ol' blood rushing, and who better to talk about it than Jerry G. Angelo, producer and star of the recently released feature, Artik?   Donald and Harry get down to the messy business of all things horror, complete with a very bad impression of Rod Serling. Don't say we didn't warn you!

Donald and Harry swap some wild tales about their adventures in the commercial trade, with everything from Kenny Rogers lookalikes to suicidal golfballs to taming the not-so-scorching Mojave desert. It's a fun little jaunt with nary a Mad Man in sight.  So, hurry and call now!  Operators are standing by.

Writer and actress Debrianna Mansini joins Harry and Donald to talk about her acclaimed one-person show, The Meatball Chronicles, her odd affinity for rattlesnakes, and how she nearly traded in the glow of the footlights for the solitude of a drafting table.  It's an intimate conversation in a noisy café with a lovely and talented artist.

Harry and Donald catch up on all creative fronts, with updates on film projects, voice-over work, and composing, with a nod to agents, producers bearing crickets, and Harry's career plans to become a peanut seller.  There's never a dull moment aboard The Dungball Express!

Santa Fe's noisy, raucous Del Charro Saloon is the perfect spot to hole up with noisy, raucous (and legendary) film and television director Vern Gillum.  From Miami Vice  to Old Coots in Cowboy Boots,  Vern offers up his unique take on everything from stars to scars and bars during this all-too-brief sojourn on The Dungball Express.  

In another of their "bootcamp" series, join Harry and Donald as they share some collective wisdom gleaned from years in the screenwriting trade.  Compiled from their many hours in classrooms and workshops, you'll learn basic skills in story development, structure, organization and execution.  But have a pencil and paper ready.  There may be a quiz after class.

Art patron and festival organizer Bill Boling joins Harry and Donald to preview his plans for the specular inaugural Fall Line Jam music and arts festival coming to rural Georgia next month.  The event will feature outstanding local and national musical acts, films, an abundance of southern cooking, not to mention a wealth of great hospitality.  If you ever wondered where Harry gets all his southe...

Writer-Producer (and podcast co-host) Harry Musselwhite takes us on a scenic journey through the land of reality television, with an in-depth look at the conception, the creation and production of his reality series, Horse People, with shout-outs to Kevin J. Ellis and Wes Studi along the way.  Join us for a fascinating look behind the scenes at the world of unscripted television.

Fasten your seat belts.  Harry and Donald are on the war path, gleefully airing their personal grievances about those people and practices that have the temerity to land in their way.  It may not be pretty, but it's pretty illuminating.  Although no producers were harmed in the making of this episode, it wasn't for lack of trying.

Harry and Donald get down to brass tacks about writing, ideas, story elements and more.  Come along for a practical look at the creative process, story telling and Harry's idea for a reality show starring him.

Join Harry and Donald as they travel from the undersea world of the Cousteaus to the rarified air of Frank Zappa with a savory dose of Vincent Price on the side.  From the beaches of southern France to the rustic beauty of the San Juan River, the Dungball Express goes global and the scenery out the window is superb.

Co-hosts Donald Davenport and Harry Musselwhite get down to business with a nitty-gritty discussion of how to remain professionally relevant on the coasts when you're stuck in the Land of Enchantment.  From screenwriting to agents to development wonks to script readers, no deserving tern goes un-stoned.  

Western adventure author Larry Richardson stops by to share with Donald and Harry tales from his rip-roaring series of Mason and Thorn novels, why cars will never catch on in the west, and why only the most macho lawmen drink Irish whiskey.  

A rather Twilight Zone-esque whistle stop this week, as co-host Donald Davenport recounts his experience as a young writer for a Christian hospital drama that inadvertently hired a confessed serial killer to be their leading man.   And you thought your health care was bad.

Co-host Harry Musselwhite shares his inspiration for the creation of his award-winning series of illustrated children's books, Martin the Guitar, the perils of publishing and why his guitar protagonist refuses to use the bathroom.

Harry and Donald share horror stories about life in  "the room" including auditions, pitch sessions and the live TV walk-off by a famous television evangelist.