The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

We interview directors David Gantz and Lahna Turner about their new feature documentary Come What May , a look at the life of the late stand-up comedian Ralphie May. Among other things, we discuss the wide variety of sources of footage used in the documentary, the film’s balance of focusing on Ralphie’s good and bad sides, and what they hope people take away from the film. Come What May is current...

We interview Jacqueline Vong (co-founder of Playology International ) about her work on the 40th anniversary of the beloved 1980s Canadian animated series The Raccoons . There are albums, t-shirts, and Blu-rays of The Raccoons coming out over the coming months, so they’ll be something for every fan to enjoy! Among other things, we talk about her career as a merchandising licensing expert, why The...

We interview composer Haim Mazar ( Scary Movie , Gray Matter ) about his career as a composer in the entertainment industry including his most recent work on his latest feature, the hit film Scary Movie . A soft reboot of the long-running horror spoof film franchise, Scary Movie is the 6th flick to date. Notably, it’s the first one with the Wayans’ involvement since Scary Movie 2 way back in 2001....

We interview writer Bill Oakley ( Space: 1972 , The Simpsons ) on his new Audible Original Space: 1972 starring Natasha Lyonne ( Scary Movie 2 , Slums of Beverly Hills ) , a sequel to the hit Audible Original Space: 1969 . A rare combo of alt-history, comedy, and sci-fi, Space: 1972 is bound to entertain fans of humor, the space race, and vintage pop culture alike. Among other things, we discuss w...

We interview writer and director Courtney Hoskins about her upcoming feature film debut Alienation . Among other things, we discuss how her work as a front-end developer at Twitter inspired the screenplay, what was the first movie she watched involving aliens, and why ufology speaks to the human spirit. Support Alienation’s Seed & Spark campaign here . Visit the Alienation Constellation of Support...

We interview writer and pop culture podcaster Frank Santopadre ( Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast ) about his writing and podcasting career. Among other things, we discuss his early TV writing career on such quirky cable favorites as Commander USA’s Groovie Movies and The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast , how challenging it can be doing a podcast as a solo host, and what...

We interview author Samuel Garza Bernstein ( Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes ) about his latest celebrity biography on prolific actor Roddy McDowall. Filled with fun anecdotes capturing the sweep of a storied career, this is one book you won’t want to miss. Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life is available in hardcover and on Kindle. Purchase...

We interview author Steve Starkey ( Breaking and Entering: The Education of a Film Producer ) about his latest nonfiction book On the Set of Forrest Gump . Packed with photos of both memorable scenes from Forrest Gump and candid behind the scenes moments, On the Set of Forrest Gump features plenty of remembrances on what a challenging shoot the film was and exactly what movie magic happened on the...

We interview author Brian Raftery ( Hannibal Lecter: A Life, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up The Big Screen ) about his latest nonfiction book Hannibal Lecter: A Life . A taut look at fiction’s favorite cannibal, Raftery’s book covers not just the original Thomas Harris novels ( Red Dragon , Silence of the Lambs , Hannibal , Hannibal Rising ), but also the films of the same name and the...

We interview director Ian Nathan ( Aliens Expanded , The Thing Expanded ) about the new Aliens Expanded 40th Anniversary Edition that's available until April 29th. Featuring over 15 hours of bonus material and available on digital and Blu-ray, this is one massive behind-the-scenes package Aliens fans won't want to miss out on. Pre-order it here at my affiliate link: Aliens Expanded 40th Anniversar...

We interview director Salvatore Sclafani ( Dutch III: International Gangster , Katie’s Story ) about his latest horror feature The Hermit starring Lou Ferrigno ( The Adventures of Hercules , The Incredible Hulk ), and Malina Weissman ( A Series of Unfortunate Events, Supergirl ). Among other things, we discuss why horror is such an iconic genre, how comedy and horror are actually quite similar, an...

We interview director David Weiner about his latest documentary In Search of Darkness 1995-1999: Journey Back Into Iconic ‘90s Horror . We also discuss his next documentary in the works, In Search of Darkness ‘70s which looks at horror films from the 1970s. Purchase In Search of Darkness 1995-1999 here. Take a survey on In Search of Darkness ‘70s to share your thoughts on their latest project here...

We interview director Linus O’Brien about his new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror , his memories of watching the original London stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show in London as a child, and why the Rocky Horror fandom is still so strong over five decades. Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is getting a theatrical rerelease from Magenta Light Studios in the US...

We interview writer and producer James Kahn about why he started his new substack The Jedi Medic , writing movie novelizations for Return of the Jedi and Poltergeist , what it what like writing and producing for Melrose Place and Star Trek: Voyager , and the challenges of writing historical fiction for his latest novel Matamoros . You can watch James Kahn’s short films, listen to his music, and se...

We interview director and producer Marcie Hume all about her new feature documentary Corey Feldman vs. the World . Corey Feldman vs. the World is available to rent and purchase on Apple TV. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad; you can check out his music over on Bandcamp . Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe

We interview director, writer, and producer Uwe Boll on the new film he’s crowdfunding 23 Years Later: Return to Zombie Island . You can contribute to the Indiegogo campaign for 23 Years Later: Return to Zombie Island here. We also cover earlier films from his career including Amoklauf , Heart of America , Far Cry , and Run . The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad; you can li...

We interview author and journalist Nathan Rabin about his latest book The Fractured Mirror: Nathan Rabin’s Happy Place’s Definitive Guide to American Movies About Filmmaking . You can purchase The Fractured Mirror along with his other books at his online shop . The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad; you can check out his music over on Bandcamp . Get full access to The Film-F...

Welcome to the The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi. After introducing the concept of the show (a monthly podcast featuring interviews focused on filmmakers that sometimes dabbles into video games), we launch into an interview with Richard O’Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Show. Buy my books on Amazon! Subscribe to The FIlm-Flam Man substack ! The theme music for The Film-Fla...