Whatcha Know Joe?

Midge Costin is a legend in Hollywood Sound Design. Before teaching cinematic sound to thousands of up-and-coming film students at the prestigious School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, Midge designed major soundscapes for A-list films, some you have surely seen. Recently she directed a documentary called, "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound" where she s...

In this episode Joe interviews Sandrine Cassidy, a very important distributor for the University of Southern California. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, knowing what Sandrine knows will be important. 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...

In this episode "The Joe" gives three life lessons that he learned working up the ladder of Hollywood including what may have been the most important, "How do you like your coffee, boss?" But seriously Joe's unique humor and outlook on life make you want to get him coffee any which way he wants it! He might even tell us more about working on the Godfather movie, or not......

In this episode, Joe gives us a "masters' class in filmmaking." If you are interested in how a film actually gets made, want to make a film, or are just curious, here is a secret from one of the real pros. 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 J...

In this episode Joe continues his interview with Hollywood Super Star Attorney Arnold Peter. Thy discuss many interesting topics including International Cinema and A.I. and Hollywood. 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 cla...

In this episode, Joe tells the heroic story of his friend Red Tracton and how he saved the life of 4 year old Stanley Stalford Jr., when he was kidnapped by Robert L. Dacy in Beverly Hills, California in the 1968. The event made international news, the but real story behind the headlines is even better. Joe also announces his latest book, "Table 6" in time for the Holidays. Got a questio...

Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and Ronald Reagan, helped make actorly life better in Hollywood. What? Find out here, another very interesting episode from Joe's 40+ life in professional Hollywood. 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. T...

In this episode Joe talks about fun, crazy, and difficult moments from his life in professional Hollywood and some of the wonderful "characters" that he worked and interacted with along the way! 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 Wallenst...

In this episode Joe interviews longtime friend Jonathan Sanger about his new film "Cabrini". 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...

Considered the world's premiere film school, the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts is a world class institution whose alumni is literally the "Who's Who" of worldwide film making. Heading this impressive school is Dean Elizabeth Daley. In this episode, "The Joe" asks her about her vision, her philosophy and where she sees the industry g...

Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other. Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth. Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet th...

Mario Puzo's film adaptation of his novel "The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola is considered by many to be a masterpiece of cinema. What most don't know (until now) is "the Joe" was there! And he was accussed as being the one who "ruined" the movie! Whatcha' Know? Judge it all for yourself as Joe takes us back to the days when Marlon Brando made the...

In this episode Joe interviews lifelong friend Ted Zachary studio head about his entrance into the film industry as well as some fun stories about working with Robert Redford and Zero Mostel. 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 epi...