Whatcha Know Joe?

Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not...

In this episode Joe reminisces on Hollywood days long lost with Ted Zachary the former head of MGM and TriStar. They give us a peek behind the curtain to days when making movies was more fun.  Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This ep...

In this episode, Joe continues his discussion with Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. Here is the story of how it got made. For those interested in Jonathan's book, here is the link . Got a question for &quo...

In this episode, Joe speaks with friend Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay from two unknown writers about a hideously disfigured man who refused to fall vic...

We've all been charmed by Joe's Brooklyn accent, but did you know that a surprising amount of famous people were also born in Brooklyn? In this episode Joe pays homage to his "hometown." Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallen...

In this episode Joe pays tribute to Grace a "shrink" who saved his life even after her death. He also discusses his first job in show business at the tender age of 18. This episode contains true stories that some might find objectionable. Listener discretion is advised. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Fly...

Joe reminisces with long time Hollywood friend Ted Zachary about working with Burt Lancaster, Burt Reynolds and Jimmy Cann. Another must listen for Hollywood fans, historians and effecianatos. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This ep...

Joe has had a special connection to the Dodgers almost since the day when they were "dodging" trolley cars in Brooklyn. Did you know that's where the team got their name? It just seems that wherever the Dodgers dodge, Joe ends up there! Or is it the other way around? In this episode Joe tells us about both the Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his love affair with baseball!...

In this episode Joe takes us on a wonderful ride as he re-lives some of the amazing, and maybe a bit kooky side of growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Three wonderful stories, and one sadder more mysterious one that you don't want to miss. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table...

Joe shares three life lessons, one from the beaches near Malibu and two from his days living in Brooklyn, New York, (including the secret to why the Coney Island, New York Ferris Wheel was so popular with teenage boys), one about what NOT to do at the very famous Katz Deli, and the never before heard story of the events just one day before Joe started producing the popular T.V. series Knots Landin...

During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tombs" of the New York City Jail to give us a peak at what life was like in the Great City. This is an episode not to miss! Got a question for...

In this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg. Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Entrapment (1999), Blazing Saddles (1974) and The Producers (1967). This episode was previously released and was produced by Vince Gonzalez of VinPix Productions. Go...

Filmmaking has it's own culture, lingo, and philosophy. If you wanna work in the biz, or just understand it, you gotta be "in the know." One of our listeners, Brandon from Los Angeles, asks Joe about "The Snow Globe." Or in other words how is it that an industry of make believe can ever be unsafe? Meet the Snow Globe and learn about what you "can" do and safely,...

In this episode Joe offers a master class in filmmaking (and for free)! Have you ever heard "critical assumptions"? No? You want to make a film but don't know where to begin? You start right here! Whatcha now 'bout that!? Soon you will! Let's get going! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn...

This is part 2 of Breaking Down a script. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to c...

Part 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management.  Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims...

Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film school, Joe taught his -isms for decades, before long he was affectionately known as "Chairman Joe!" Here is part one of his i...

In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items...

In the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last time, you lucky people, you. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon...

In this episode Joe pays tribute to Michael Filerman and gives more life lessons about how to succeed in this very competitive business. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law...

In this episode Joe takes a question from two of our listeners. The first is a question for more information about Joe's work on the land breaking Miranda class and the second is a question from a young filmmaker on how to safety film an underwater scene. If you have a question, ask it, then you'll know what "the Joe" knows! The link is below: Got a question for "the Joe?&...

Mark Twain said that truth was stranger than fiction and when it comes to "the Joe" no truth could be stranger! In this episode, "the boy from Brooklyn" relives for us his time growing up with Henry "the Worm" as well as how to stay alive if you're ever hired to photograph a mob weddings. Another episode not to miss! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text h...

In this episode Joe answers questions from listeners. Particularly on advice to young filmmakers and those wanting to use fire and water in their productions. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United...

In this episode of Whatcha' Know Joe, Joe interviews his longtime friend Jonathan Sanger. They discuss working with Mel Brooks and how the film Elephant Man was brought to the big screen! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This ep...

In this episode the one and only Joe tells us about his time working with writers Jay Presson Allen and Truman Capote. AND... his unique access to John Flynn, the attorney who guaranteed that all Americans have the "Right to Remain Silent!" Joe would later write a book about all that he learned about the Miranda case directly from John Flynn. This book is available on Amazon, "Flynn...