🎬 What REALLY happens behind the scenes in Hollywood?
From near-drownings on million-dollar yachts to secret shoots with Willie Nelson, producer Clark Jackson has lived it all — and survived to tell the stories.
With over 750 music videos, countless commercials, films, and viral moments under his belt, Clark joins us for a raw, hilarious, and emotional look at the chaos and beauty of producing in Hollywood.
💥 In this episode:
What a real producer actually does (spoiler: it’s not red carpets)
How Clark got his start teaching English on Korean TV
The $800,000/day shoot disaster he tried to “fix in post”
Working with Willie Nelson, Santana, Chad Kroeger, Britney Spears, and more
The heartbreaking story behind the Red Hot Chili Peppers' tribute to Brendan Mullen
Why producers wear bulletproof vests on some sets (yes, really)
Why Clark has never picked up his MTV Moonman — even after winning multiple
His no-BS advice to anyone trying to break into Hollywood
🎥 Whether you’re a filmmaker, music fan, or just love crazy behind-the-scenes stories — this one’s a must-watch.
🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
Brendan’s Death Song – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Litchfield Distillery – Our episode sponsor
Works Branding Studio – Thanks for the space!
0:00 – “Fix it in post”... $800,000 a day on fire
0:20 – Meet Clark Jackson: The producer you’ve never heard of (but owe everything to)
1:00 – What does a real producer actually do?
1:50 – 26 chairs & a famous guest: welcome to Hollywood
2:30 – Clark’s start on Korean TV: Sesame Street meets SNL
3:40 – No one cares about your degree. Want in? Work for free.
4:50 – iPhones are the new cameras – and still winning awards
5:20 – The most difficult project Clark’s ever done?
5:50 – Almost drowning rap royalty on a yacht in Miami
6:40 – 750+ music videos, dozens of awards… never picked up once
7:30 – The day MTV launched – and why it still gives Clark chills
8:20 – Willie Nelson’s music video & dirty outtakes with his son
9:30 – Making Britney Spears crawl out of a sewer (yes, that happened)
9:50 – Brendan’s Death Song: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ emotional tribute
10:40 – Why Clark still gets choked up over this one project
11:30 – How fans marched 12 hours in New Orleans for the band
12:30 – Chili Peppers made sure *everyone* was taken care of
13:30 – Litchfield Distillery sponsor break
13:50 – What does a producer really do every day?
14:40 – Shooting with bulletproof vests, threats, and chaos
15:30 – “Let’s GoFundMe a Moonman for Clark Jackson”
16:20 – Final words: fun, hustle, and $1.8M dreams
🎬 What REALLY happens behind the scenes in Hollywood?
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