The IntelleXual Podcast

Multiple award winning film and television producer Bob Gardner has been kicking ass for decades. Bob discusses his longevity in the business, shares some secrets behind his success, laments his loose grip of the English language, winning more EMMY awards than he can count, and oozes his special charm in this incredible chat. GUEST: Bob Gardner ( Facebook ) HOSTS: David S. Dawson ( @TheIntelleXual...

Eric Staley, producer of 80's style-comedy romp ETERNITY: THE MOVIE, shot in San Diego just a few years ago chats with David and Steve about the challenges of making an independent feature film in San Diego. Eric is also the creator of filmmaker resource and blog Film-SanDiego.com. GUEST: Eric Staley ( @sidecareric ) http://film-sandiego.com HOSTS: David S. Dawson ( @theintellexual ) Steven Schwar...

The Golden Age: Heroes of Men is a web-series and companion comic book series from the creative mind of Raul Adrian Urreola. Steve and David sit down with Raul to talk about his inspiration, the challenges of creating a long running web-series, working between LA and San Diego to get things done... and Raul is giving our listeners 30 BIG PRIZES for listening! Listen to the episode for details! GUE...

The Amalgamated Grommets film team cleaned up at the LA 48 Hour Film Project this weekend with THE LIST, including Best Film... Because of this we have moved our interview with the Legendary Frank Forth... Sound Guy extraordinaire and member of the Amalgamated Grommets up a couple of weeks. Frank talks a bit about working on THE LIST, and many other projects with the Grommets as well as sharing so...

EMMY winning editor Michael Towe talks about the power of film editing, the things directors and actors should think about (in regards to making life easier on the editor), collaborating and what it's like to work on an Amalgamated Grommets 48 Hour Film Project film. GUEST: Michael Towe ( @Michael_Towe ) HOSTS David S. Dawson ( @theintellexual ) Kristin Naomi Garcia ( @KNaoG1 ) Mark Atkinson ( @ma...

Actor, Voice Artist, Comedian, Wrestler (?), THE JON ALLEN talks about his career as a performer and his passion for wrestling. We also talk abou the 48 Hour Film Project, U-Pack It and much more! GUEST: The Jon Allen ( @kingjonallen )

Legendary Horror Film Director Wes Craven passed away yesterday at the age of 76. The IntelleXuals, joined by guest Miguel Rodriguez of Horrible Imaginings, reflect on the career and the impact of one of Horror's most recognized names. GUEST: Miguel Rodriguez (@HIFFSD)

San Diego filmmaker Joe Castanho joins the show to talk about his experiences in filmmaking, the massive number of 48 Hour Film Projects he's made, the success of U-Pack It! and the work going into the upcoming U-Pack It! webseries. HOSTS: David S. Dawson (@TheIntelleXual) Kristin Naomi Garcia (@KNaoG1) Mark Atkinson (@Markstwitty)

San Diego talent Mark Anthony Cox chats with us about his time acting in Los Angeles, how Hollywood success affected one of his friendships and what it's like acting again and watching his daughters follow in his footsteps. HOSTS: David S. Dawson ( @theintellexual ) Kristin Naomi Garcia ( @KNaoG1 ) Mark Atkinson ( @markstwitty )   GUEST: Mark Anthony Cox ( @Coxiano )

San Diego actress Laura Bohlin joins us to talk about how she came to San Diego and why she loves being here, acting on stage and in film including her experience in the San Diego International Fringe Festival, being a part of Film Indiego and so much more! HOSTS: David S. Dawson ( @theintellexual ) Kristin Naomi Garcia ( @KNaoG1 ) Mark Atkinson ( @markstwitty ) GUEST: Laura Bohlin ( @Laura_Bohlin...

Rocker and award winning filmmaker Rich Varville joins the podcast and talks about his history as a musician, his entry into filmmaking, convincing people he knows what he's doing, growing as a filmmaker, taking on the 48 Hour Film Project and so much more! HOSTS David S. Dawson ( @theintellexual ) Kristin Naomi Garcia ( @KNaoG1 ) Mark Atkinson ( @markstwitty ) GUEST Rich Varville ( @rvarville )

UPDATED 8/1/15 WITH IMPROVED AUDIO! The Hard Rock trio OWL joins Carla and Dave for a discussion about their band's history, their influences, playing live shows, respecting your audience, trusting your creative brothers and how their new EP Things You Can't See came to be. www.owltheband.net facebook.com/thebandowl twitter.com/owltheband

Gregg Daniel (True Blood) sits down with David and Kristin to talk about acting, comedy, doing improv on Curb Your Enthusiasm, his upcoming appearance on True Detective Season 2 and so much more! HOSTS: David S. Dawson • Kristin Naomi Garcia Gregg Daniel on IMDB

Screen Junkies host Hal Rudnick joins us to talk about movies, comedy, Jersey, UCB, geek culture, sneaker collections and much more!  SHOW NOTES: Hosts- David S. Dawson, Steven Schawrtz, Mark Atkinson Sites-  The Screen Junkies on YouTube

Nick Mundy, the Screen Junkie with the very real bro-mance with The Rock, sits down with David, Steve and Mark to discuss what it was like to have The Rock officiate his surprise wedding and his experiences coming up in sketch comedy in L.A. Show Notes: Hosts- David S. Dawson, Steven Schwartz, Mark Atkinson Screen Junkies on YouTube

San Diego Filmmakers, Sue Vicory of MY POWER OF ONE and William Wall of ZERO DAWN OF THE DARKLIGHTERS, join the show for the big live recording of the 100th episode on-stage at The Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego, CA. June 14, 2015! SHOW NOTES: HOSTS - David S. Dawson, Mark Atkinson, Steven Schwartz, Kristin Naomi Garcia Guests: Sue Vicory -  www.mypowerofone.com William Wall -  www.halocinemati...

Boman Modine joins the 100th episode to talk about directing Dick Van Dyke in the Tribeca Best Narrative Short Film nominated short MERRY XMAS! This episode was recorded before a live audience on June 14, 2015 at The Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego, CA. Shownotes: Hosts - David S. Dawson, Mark Atkinson, Steven Schwartz, Kristin Naomi Garcia Recorded live at The Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego,...

Kathy Coleman - Holly from Land Of The Lost - joins us to talk about being a child actor, leaving the business behind, struggling through dark relationships and keeping a positive outlook! SHOW NOTES: Hosts - David S. Dawson, Steven Schwartz, Mark Atkinson Kathy's book:  LOST GIRL - The Truth and Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me Kathleen

Gigi Edgley of FARSCAPE and JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP fame joins the show. We talk about working with puppets and being an alien on a sci-fi program. We also talk about the struggles of moving around the world for work and the fate of Jim Henson's Creature Shop on SyFy. SHOW NOTES: Hosted by David S. Dawson, Carla Van Wagoner and Steven Schwartz GIGI's Website

Jon Bailey the epic voice of Screen Junkies Honest Trailers joins the show and hilarity ensues as the man with the buttery voice shows us he's more than just another movie trailer voice!  SHOW NOTES: Hosts: David S. Dawson, Mark Atkinson, Steven Schwartz Jon Bailey Website Honest Trailers

2014 San Diego Film Awards Best Actress award winner Caroline Amiguet joins the podcast! We talk about growing up in France and Switzerland, what brought her to the US and how she came to pursue acting. Hosts: David S. Dawson and Mark Atkinson Notes: www.carolineamiguet.com

Santana Dempsey has made a notable impression as a versatile mixed race actress. She’s created a remarkable name for herself as an actress, writer, and mixed race advocate in the Hollywood industry. She’s starred in Lifetime Movie Shaker Pointe, HBO’s The Newsroom and DirectTV’s Kingdom. Her other credits include: French Dirty (2015), Evolve (filming), English Vinglish (2012), Scholastics Read180...

Director and Actress Jennifer Linch joins David and Mark. They discuss growing up in Vietnam, moving to the United States, making films and performing stunts while wearing incredibly sexy outfits. It's a hot one! SHOW NOTES: Buy Tickets to the Premiere of Flowers Of The Night Watch the trailer on YouTube!

Fred Ashman, legendary San Diego video producer, joins the show to talk about "The Freddy" and that 1991 era Sizzler video that's taken the internet by storm! #sizzler Watch The Video on YouTube

David, Mark and Bryan discuss the tech, the parties and more about the NAB Show in Vegas and Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.