The Not the Final Girl Podcast with Lauren-Marie Taylor

Hey everybody! In Part 2 of my chat with Amanda Wyss, we discuss those coming-of-age movies and her work with so many movie/TV legends. Amanda also reveals her current projects which are sure to be in the pantheon of a fun watch for fans! Here's where you can find all things Amanda: https://www.amandawyss.com/ Instagram: @amandawyss Twitter: https://twitter.com/_AmandaWyss If you would like t...

Hey everybody! Award winning actress, Amanda Wyss, joins us for a two-part chat. On this episode, Amanda describes life as a young actress auditioning for film and TV in Los Angeles as well as her work portraying Tina Gray in A Nightmare on Elm Street with director/writer extraordinaire, Wes Craven. Here's where you can find all things Amanda: https://www.amandawyss.com/ Instagram: @amandawys...

Leah Ayres is in the pod to share her spectacular journey from being a young team athlete to a dancer to a TV commercial actress who graduated to an incredible film and television career. Take a listen as Leah discusses her transition from being a successful actress to being a Family Constellation Facilitator helping individuals and families understand and move out of inherited family trauma. You...

Hey everybody! Felissa Rose's dance card is always full, so we were thrilled to be able to get together away from conventions for this special episode of the Not the Final Girl Podcast. If you've ever had the opportunity to meet this enchanting woman, you know how easy it is to fall under her delightful spell. In today's episode, Felissa chats about everything from convention going...

Get complete access to Diane's current projects, publishing news, and appearances by visiting her website: http://www.dianefranklin.com WOW! In Part 2 of my conversation with Diane, she chats about Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Last American Virgin, and Better Off Dead. Take a listen as Diane talks about advice for up-and-coming actors and her dream role. Check out the link to...

Hey everybody, I've got Diane Franklin chatting it up this week! Diane was the classic teen babe in some of the most iconic movies of the 80s: The Last American Virgin (Karen), Better Off Dead (Monique Junot), and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (Princess Joanna) to name only a few. On today's episode, Diane and I chat about her early career in New York, the audition process, and...

Hey everybody! Here's another  favorite: Russell Todd, who so memorably took a dance with "Muffin" in Friday the 13th Part 2, is here. Fans of the 1980's know him as Rick in Chopping Mall and his battle with the killer robots. Who can forget the smokin' hot poster for Where the Boys Are featuring Russell as Scott Nash? Go back in time a little as Russell chats about movies...

Hey Campers! The Not the Final Girl Podcast is back after a January hiatus starring Bill Randoph with a rare outtake from Zoom before my formal intro! You know Bill as Jeff in Friday the 13th Part 2, but did you also know that he was on Broadway and can actually carry a tune? Take a listen as Bill and I chat about movies, stage, and roles that got away.  You can follow Bill on Instagram: @billrand...

Hey everybody! Jonny Beauchamp is here for part 2 of our chat! Take a listen as Jonny reveals his college experiences and the audition wheel, making the transition from being a stage actor to movies and TV, what it was like to land his first major film role, and the unusual way he got into the character of Angelique in Penny Dreadful. You can follow Jonny on Instagram: @jonnybeauchamp Thanks for l...

Hey everybody! I've got Jonny Beauchamp in the house this week. You know Jonny for his diverse TV and movie roles such as Angelique in Penny Dreadful , Ray/Ramona in Stonewall , and recently Ginger/Jorge Lopez in Katy Keene . In part 1of this 2-part special, Jonny chats about...well...being Jonny Beauchamp and how his early years shaped who Jonny is as an actor and person today. You can follo...

I've got a holiday treat for you, campers! The wildly popular cosplayers of Instagram known as steelcityjason and creepyxbettie_ are in the pod to divulge the secrets of their "slasherotic"  photo stories. This engaging couple (Known as Marissa and Scott when wearing everyday garb.) chat in depth about their origin story, creative process, favorite cosplays, celebrity encounters, an...

Terry, you turkey! Kirsten Baker phones in to chat about how she was discovered the old-fashioned way, her experiences during the filming of Friday the 13th Part 2, and what she's been up to lately. It's a true holiday treat to share this conversation with a very private and super sweet friend. Enjoy! Wanna support my podcast and have VIP access? Check out how below. https://www.patreon....

As promised, I've got another filmmaker for you just in time for your holiday sweet tooth. It's James Sweet for dessert, the director of "Jason Rising: A Friday the 13th Fan Film." Gotta give you the spoiler alert in case you are not one of the over 500,000+ viewers on YouTube...Take a listen as James talks Friday, fan films, and early fright influences. You can check out all t...

Well if I have a long lost sister from another mother, Katherine Kamhi is THE one. Her impressive resume is crazy diverse spanning stage, TV, and the big screen. Stay tuned as Katherine chats about her early career, being M-E-G, fangirling, a role that got away from both of us, and how her kids are navigating their careers in her footsteps. You can follow Katherine on Instagram: @kcinla7 Check her...

Robby Vegas is in the ring with me, and it is the battle of the podcasts: All Bets Are Off vs Not the Final Girl! Take a listen as Robby and I talk movies, music, conventions, and wrestling. We also chat about his upcoming holiday project, which promises to be a big surprise for his loyal fans and listeners. Check out Robby’s social: Instagram : @robby_vegas_official      Twitter: @robby_vegas For...

Darcy DeMoss drops in for a mini-pod to give us a peek behind the scenes of Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Part VI is one of my favorite installments of the franchise because of its tongue-in-cheekiness. (Sorry Part II!) Take a listen as Darcy chats with us about growing up in “the business” working alongside other up and coming actresses, as well as projects she is currently working on.  I...

Hey Campers! This week, Deborah Voorhees takes a short break from her whirlwind schedule to chat with us about her career, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, and her highly anticipated upcoming film project. That's right! Deborah gives us unique insights to the creative process behind 13 Fanboy , her horror thriller that is moments away from being shown on the big screen in select theaters as...

Hey campers! The very first episode of The Not the Final Girl Podcast features none other than Jason Voorhees himself, Warrington Gillette. The creep who terminated our camp counselor jobs stops by to talk all things Friday the 13th and give us an update about his latest film project. Tune in for a roller-coaster chat with the man under the sack. Check out: bloodysocialmovie.com Instagram: jason2w...

What happens when you get a role in a horror movie or TV show eagerly search the pages of the script to see what your character is like and what scenes you are in only to find out you are not the "final girl or guy?" Horrors as you realize you don't survive to be in the sequel or subsequent episodes. That happened to me a few times, most notably in Friday the 13th, Part 2, Loving, a...