The Fisch Bowl

In part two of the Fisch Bowl's interview with screenwriter Eric Miller, we discuss the actors, films, and performances that not only succeeded in making filmmaking fun, but also brought the art of traditional filmmaking to life. Our casual conversation is far from over, so swim upstream and check out more of Miller's thoughts! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

The Fisch Bowl's casual conversation with screenwriter Eric Miller goes swimmingly as we discuss his known work including  Swamp Shark  and  Ice Spiders , the psychology of how writers are able to create their stories, archival footage in film, and favorite films, TV shows, and works from other writers. Dive in and listen to what Miller had to say! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

The Fisch Bowl is back at it again with part two of our conversation with creature actor Kevin Keppy! On today's episode, we discuss original storytelling in cinema, breaking into the industry, his love for the art of being an actor, and as always, more favorite and recommended movies and TV shows! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

Today's episode of the Fisch Bowl is with creature actor Kevin Keppy, dive in to the deep end of our conversation as we discuss what got him interested in acting, what he learned in his career, his roles in Smile, Evil, and Cabinet of Curiosities,  and of course it wouldn't be an episode of the Fisch Bowl without discussing favorite movies and TV shows! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

The Fisch Bowl dives into deeper depths back to Steel City Con in March and August of 2023 with a few students from the Douglas Education Center, a school with many programs specializing in special effects makeup, cosmetology, and more. Listen to our casual conversation and hear what each student had to stay about their experience, artistry, and future plans! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

Actor Spencer Breslin dips his toes into the Fisch Bowl, talking about movies, music, relationships with other costars, and roles he played that continue to be a part of many childhoods including The Cat in the Hat, Zoom, Disney's The Kid, and more! Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

Actor Doug Jones, and his manager, Derek Maki, dive into today's episode of The Fisch Bowl. Known for his work playing non-human and creature roles in movies and shows including Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, and Star Trek: Discovery, Jones now has his own documentary in the works called Get Me Doug Jones , telling his story as an actor and sharing his experiences that built his career. Swim...

After resurfacing and coming back for air from Part 1, dive back into Part 2 of our conversation with stand up comedian Phillip Abraham, also known as The Rising Social Media Sensation! On today's episode, we discuss more about his comedy show, Late Night with Phil, and making way through the entertainment world through humor, interviews with guests, and the news. And of course, it wouldn&apo...

Dive into Part 1 of our conversation with stand up comedian Phillip Abraham, also known as The Rising Social Media Sensation, where we talk about our favorite movies, more recent and upcoming movies, actors, and humor. Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

The Fisch Bowl's next interview is with athlete and actor Deron McBee, known for many roles including Malibu from American Gladiators, Motaro from Mortal Kombat Annihilation, and even makes an appearance as a thug in Batman Forever and Batman and Robin! Dive back into the bowl and listen to our conversation with McBee as we discuss his experiences, career, and of course our favorite movies an...

The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Now, all interviews from the convention conducted by The Fisch Bowl are here in one episode. Dive in and revisit our conversations with Andrew Divoff, Eduardo Sanchez, Clint Howard, Alan Howarth, an...

The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! The fourth and final part is with actors Clint Howard, known for his roles in Ice Cream Man and The Wraith, William Katt, known from House and Carrie, and Jeffrey Kramer, best known as Deputy Hendri...

The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Today's episode is with Tommy Lee Wallace, director and screenwriter for films including Halloween 3: Season of the Witch as well as the It miniseries from 1990, Don Shanks, known for playing M...

The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Today's episode is with actress Christine Elise, known from Child's Play 2 and Bodysnatchers, and Eduardo Sanchez, co-director and writer of The Blair Witch Project. Send us Fin-mail! Supp...

The Fisch Bowl Podcast had the pleasure of attending Pittsburgh's 2026 Horror Realm Convention, and interview many actors and filmmakers behind the scenes of your favorite horror and sci-fi films! Today's episode is with actor Andrew Divoff from Wishmaster and Another 48 Hours, and actress Caroline Williams known from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 and Leprechaun 3. Send us Fin-mail!...

Dive into this episode of the Fisch Bowl with Robert Kurtzman and Marcy King, where we discuss their upcoming film, Marshmallow, as well as their use of practical effects, movie adaptations, and experiences on the sets of other projects. Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

On his third interview with the Fisch Bowl, actor Patrick Kilpatrick talks about his experiences in the acting world in films like Last Man Standing, working alongside household names like Christopher Walken and Bruce Willis, and his upcoming film currently in the production stage, Dying For Living. Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

Dive into part two of our casual conversation with Jack Horner from The Dirt, where we discuss the underground music world up against the mainstream, as well notable bands in the scene, film scores, and the effect word of mouth has on art. Send us Fin-mail! Support the show

Ever hear a lyric that flips on the light in a dark room? Jack Horner of the UK psychedelic duo The Dirt joins us to unpack Monkey Punch, a live-wire album tracked in just two days that insists albums should feel like stories, not shuffled singles. We dive into the line that’s still ringing in our heads—“Protons neutrons controlled by morons”—and use it as a compass for a bigger conversation about...

Ever hear a sitar slice through a wall of guitars and think, this belongs in a film? We went deep with Helicon’s John Paul Hughes to map how a Glasgow psych band turns orchestral tension into thunderous finales, why beauty lives inside noise, and how structure makes chaos hit harder on stage. From the Beatles’ psychedelic turn to Brian Jones’s restless curiosity, we explore the instruments, scenes...

Step into a smoky Glasgow rehearsal room and meet John Paul Hughes of Helicon, the psychedelic rock band turning influence into something fiercely their own. We go deep on craft, why permanence beats hype, and how to build songs that still feel new decades later. If you’ve ever argued that guitar music is alive and well, this is your proof. We trace the DNA from The Velvet Underground, Pink Floyd,...

The shine of a big break doesn’t always light the path ahead. We sit down with character actor Robert LaSardo to explore what success really feels like when the cheers fade and the measuring starts—how to wear your colors after a loss, why loyalty outlasts gossip, and what it takes to keep your spirit intact inside a machine that rewards visibility while testing your soul. Robert brings us into th...

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The best horror stories aren’t just on screen—they’re the ones told in the glow of dead‑of‑night lights, long after the credits. We sit down with cast and crew from Dawn of the Dead to relive the midnight Monroeville shoots, the improvised zombie gigs, and the wild on‑set mishaps that became legend. From a neck‑bite effect gone hilariously wrong to a crew member who asked George Romero for a shot...

Horror stays scary when the set stays alive, and few directors kept a set more awake than George Romero. We’re at Living Dead Weekend inside the Monroeville Mall with Michael Gornick and Tom Dubinsky, digging into the craft behind Dawn of the Dead, Martin, and Creepshow—where a passing idea could turn into the next unforgettable moment. From the Westinghouse lights shutting down floor by floor to...