The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)

This episode is with Brittany Joyner! We talk about her experience in post production, how she started directing, her many FANTASTIC short films (including Scoundrels!) and more! Enjoy! Gente reminder: If you'd like to support the show and get access to EXCLUSIVE shows, you now have that option over at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode of The Interesting Podcast is with Star Wars legend, Mike Quinn! We talk about working with Jim Henson, helping design the Nien Nunb puppet, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, his time as an animator, the Secrets of Puppetry Academy and so much more! Check out his Kickstarter for his upcoming book Talk To The Hand over at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikequinnbook/mike-quinn-talk-to-the...

Randall Duk Kim is BACK and this time he brought is wife Annie! We talked about Game of Thrones, Henrik Ibsen, how they met, Annie gives GREAT advice for up and coming actors and so much more! Always a total blast chatting with them and I'm sure you'll love them too. Enjoy! If you'd like to support the show, and get exclusive content/shows, you now have that option over at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with actor, director, producer, musician Richard Gabai! We talk about how he got his start in the entertainment industry, learning guitar, his long resume of great movies and more! Be sure to check out A Gingerbread Romance on the Hallmark Channel this holiday season. Enjoy! If you'd like to support the show, you now have that option at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is the DELIGHTFUL Clare Stribling! We talk about Chicago, crazy stories from working as a bartender, how she got into podcasting, her love of Salacious B. Crumb and much more! Don't forget to share and enjoy! Also, if you're into that kind of thing, you can now support the show over at Patreon.com/JediBrian !

This episode is Brian Prince! We talk about him being the world's tallest practitioner of Parkour, how that influenced all aspects of his life, how he got into acting, taking on the mantle of The Predator and so much more! Don't forget to share and enjoy! Also, if you'd like to support the show, you now have that option over at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is the almost-TOO-talented Marc Thompson! We talk about his work on Daria, YuGiOh, Pokemon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles AND all of his audiobook work! He also breaks down how an audiobook is recorded and the differences between cartoon and anime recording. Fascinating stuff from a super cool dude! Don't forget to share and enjoy! Reminder: If you want to support this show, you now ha...

This episode is with the incredibly talented seamstress and cosplayer, JediManda! We talk about the Kentucky Derby, how she got into costuming, the process of making wigs, her AMAZING costumes and so much more! Don't forget to share and enjoy! Also, if you're interested, you now have the option to support the show over at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is the triumphant return of Dee Tails! We talk about his work on Solo as Quay Tolsite, Regainer Teed and one of the Gotarites at the Sabaac game as well as why Jar Jar is so important to him and we come up with a great way to deal with all the negativity in the fandom! Don't forget to share and enjoy! You can also now support the show at patreon.com/JediBrian . New exclusive shows as...

This episode is with the great and powerful Ian Whyte! We talk about his time playing professional basketball, how he got into acting, his work on Star Wars, AVP, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and SO much more! Don't forget to share and enjoy! You can also support the show by going to Patreon.com/JediBrian for even MORE podcasting goodness.

This episode is with Robin Guiver! He's a delightful person, talented actor and puppeteer and such a fun guy to chat with! We talk about his time on War Horse, puppeteering Sandra Bullock, working on Star Wars, Fantastic Beasts and Where to find them and so much more! Don't forget to share and enjoy! Also, you can now support the show at PAtreon.com/JediBrian. Lots of exclusive content and shows c...

Derek and Tom are back! For my first return guests, I had to pull out the big guns! The guys and I talk about all the work they did on Solo, great stories from location, we touched on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and SO MUCH MORE! If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to share! Tell all your friends! If you'd like to support the show, you can now do that at www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is the incredibly talented Randall Duk Kim! We talk about how he got into theatre, what inspired him to become an actor, working on Ninja Assassin, The Matrix Reloaded, Anna and the King, John Wick and OF COURSE, Kung Fu Panda! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy! Also, you can now support the show at Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is Steele Saunders! Australian, stand-up comedian and one of the hardest working podcasters out there! We talk about how he got his start in comedy, getting to interview Harrison Ford AND Ben Mendelsohn, how we met at Celebration AND why your Snoke theory sucks! Don't forget to share, subscribe, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is Charmaine Chan and she's great! We talk about her growing up in Hawaii, how she got into VFX, working at ILM, she breaks down shots she's worked on AND we talk about her series "Women in VFX." Check it out on Youtube! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is Alex Backes! We talk about him moving to LA to become an actor, crazy audition stories, working on a cruise ship, his series Shark Bites, Black Series Rebels and a whole lot more! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is with Stephen Ellis! You know him from the incredible Youtube show, Black Series Rebels! We talk about how he got his start working in the entertainment industry, going from being a production assistant to producing tv, his amazing Guitar Hero ad, how BSR came to be and SO much more! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is Benjamin Hartley! We talk about playing music growing up, his time in the Royal Navy, flying different types of aircraft, the origin of his GREAT mustache and going from being a pilot in this world to being an X-wing Pilot (Red Seven Harb Binli) in Rogue One! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is Katy Kartwheel! We talk about her time in the circus, she breaks down the ins and outs of her different skills, great stories about bringing different characters(including Rio Durant) to life and so much more. She's fantastic! Don't forget to subscribe, rate on iTunes, share and enjoy!

This episode is with the super talented and hilarious Charlotte Louise! Apart from our mutual lack of technological knowledge, we had such a great chat! We talked about her start in modeling, crazy audition stories, getting cast in Star Wars, working with Woody Harrelson and so much more. We even come up with a new mantra for life! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and don't spill t...

This episode is Chris Bartlett, whom I call the REAL LIFE 3PO! He. Is. FANTASTIC! We talk about him building his first C-3PO costume, getting the job working for Lucasfilm, the process of getting into character and celebrity encounters ALL WHILE he performs SPOT ON impressions and I laugh like a child. You're gonna love him! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!

This episode is Sherman Augustus! Not only is he currently playing one of the coolest characters in TV history(Nathaniel Moon on Into The Badlands), he's also one of the coolest PEOPLE in real life! We talk about his time playing in the NFL, started acting, working on The Young and the Restless, a look into his process and, of course, INTO THE BADLANDS! Don't forget to subscribe, rate on iTunes, s...

This episode is Actor, ARMY vet and great dude, Josh Russell! We worked together on a fan film called SCOUNDRELS a few months back and now he's on the show! We talk about his time in the ARMY, playing football, his love of number 55 and how he got started acting! Don't forget to subscribe, rate on iTunes, share and enjoy!

This episode is ABC correspondent Clayton Sandell! He's been EVERYWHERE and has reported on some of the craziest stories in the last 2 decades. We talk about him being on a Coast Coast Guard Icebreaker, covering the Obama Inauguration, flying with the Air Force looking for the missing Malaysia flight and how he's the resident Star Wars fan at ABC. Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes a...

This episode is Beth Revis! We talk about her writing 10 NOVELS before her 11th one was the first to be published, meeting JK Rowling, Rebel Rising and tons of great advice for aspiring authors! Don't forget to subscribe, share, rate on iTunes and enjoy!