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Produce Yourself

A humorous analysis of behind the scenes TV/film production, and observation of The Hero’s Journey taken by professionals working in all aspects of Hollywood. The focus is on obstacles, side-hustles, ... Read more

Ranked #1

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EP94 - Real Estate Special w Terence Michael

EP94 - Real Estate Special w Terence Michael

Want to make money in real estate? When I’m not producing stories in Hollywood, you can find me deep-diving into the fas... Read more

16 Mar 2019

1hr 45mins

Ranked #2

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EP4 - Pilots vs Series

EP4 - Pilots vs Series

Terence and Ian discuss the creativity and budget differences in pilots and series... which mostly reveal the difference... Read more

14 Feb 2016

14mins

Ranked #3

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EP3 - Spoiled Producers

EP3 - Spoiled Producers

Everyone thinks Hollywood producers are spoiled for getting to eat food on set whenever they're hungry.  Terence and Ian... Read more

13 Feb 2016

21mins

Ranked #4

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EP24 - Logos, Brands, Music

EP24 - Logos, Brands, Music

Terence and Ian discuss their experiences with the never-ending battle with logos, brands, music, rights and clearance w... Read more

26 May 2016

41mins

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Ranked #5

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EP79 - Chad Miller Digital Film Distribution

EP79 - Chad Miller Digital Film Distribution

If you're about to make, or have just made, any indie movie in the digital space, Chad Miller is the guy you want to kno... Read more

30 Jul 2018

45mins

Ranked #6

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EP16 - Inappropriate Jokes

EP16 - Inappropriate Jokes

Terence and Ian discuss on set antics like $20 dollar challenges and telling jokes.  But when are jokes inappropriate or... Read more

1 Apr 2016

29mins

Ranked #7

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EP62 - Kinga Philipps Adventures Hollywood

EP62 - Kinga Philipps Adventures Hollywood

Kinga Philipps is an award-winning journalist, explorer, host, surfer, actress who is traveling the world, producing con... Read more

21 Nov 2017

49mins

Ranked #8

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EP13 - Embarrassing the Talent

EP13 - Embarrassing the Talent

Sometimes a talent's reluctance to do something on set needs to be demonstrated by the producers.  Bad idea?  Ian tell T... Read more

12 Mar 2016

12mins

Ranked #9

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EP83 - Mafia to Witness Protection to Entrepreneur

EP83 - Mafia to Witness Protection to Entrepreneur

What can I say about Paul Cantarella? I love this guy. Actually, I have to say that to avoid wearing cement shoes at the... Read more

9 Sep 2018

50mins

Ranked #10

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EP10 - Are We Talking About You?

EP10 - Are We Talking About You?

Terence and Ian cover their tracks while talking about several people they've worked with who have personality flaws and... Read more

1 Mar 2016

28mins

Ranked #11

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EP33 - Executive Producer Credits Aplenty

EP33 - Executive Producer Credits Aplenty

In an especially unfunny episode, Terence and Ian get serious and talk about the abundance of credits and how no one rea... Read more

28 Jul 2016

19mins

Ranked #12

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EP37 - Showrunner Turnover

EP37 - Showrunner Turnover

Do showrunners save the day taking over an existing show or is it luck of the draw?  The concept of showrunners being re... Read more

29 Aug 2016

17mins

Ranked #13

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EP63 - Steve Monroe Non-Stop Acting Requires Therapy

EP63 - Steve Monroe Non-Stop Acting Requires Therapy

Steve Monroe is the actor you've seen in your favorite big studio movies or TV shows. He's everywhere! With over 100 act... Read more

8 Dec 2017

41mins

Ranked #14

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EP93 - Just Write The F***ing Book (Part 3) Michael Addis

EP93 - Just Write The F***ing Book (Part 3) Michael Addis

Part 3 of 3 for filmmaker, Michael Addis' journey to writing his first book.  This time we discuss a range of topics fro... Read more

4 Mar 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #15

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EP39 - Scary On Set Stories With Bears and DUIs

EP39 - Scary On Set Stories With Bears and DUIs

Ian tells an epic story about his fears of bears in Alaska, going through Bear training and how his New York Neurosis is... Read more

13 Sep 2016

28mins

Ranked #16

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EP21 - Dave Schulz Film & TV Producer

EP21 - Dave Schulz Film & TV Producer

Week #2 and Ian Gelfand is still in hiding, trying to decide which show to do next (listen to Podcast 19).  So filmprodu... Read more

5 May 2016

25mins

Ranked #17

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EP29 - Female Skewing Shows

EP29 - Female Skewing Shows

After Ian recommends writers Mike Spear and Marcia Fields to Terence's new show; they discuss staffing both their shows ... Read more

2 Jul 2016

20mins

Ranked #18

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EP7 - Fans Find Your Set

EP7 - Fans Find Your Set

Fans love to show up on set.  Terence and Ian discuss the fans who show up on shows like Duck Dynasty, Love and Hip Hop,... Read more

20 Feb 2016

16mins

Ranked #19

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EP26 - Trading Beard for Bush

EP26 - Trading Beard for Bush

Eight episodes ago Ian was pondering which show to do when he was done with Duck Dynasty.  The short cliff hanger is ove... Read more

9 Jun 2016

27mins

Ranked #20

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EP44 - Network TV Creative Contribution

EP44 - Network TV Creative Contribution

There's too much programming on TV right now, which makes networks nervous, and makes them meddle more when they're all ... Read more

8 Nov 2016

15mins

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