In Love with the Process Podcast

Do you really need a talent manager in today’s creative landscape, and if so, how do you find one who will actually fight for you?

On this episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with legendary talent manager and producer Barry Katz for an eye-opening conversation about representation in the entertainment industry.

Barry Katz is a powerhouse in comedy and film, credited with launching the careers of icons like ...

Are you going to survive AI? As this technology evolves at a nightmare pace, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Will I still have a job? Can I make money as an artist? Will I ever make another film? While the big conversations revolve around copyright and originality, it’s hard not to feel like that heat is being stoked by the companies with the most to lose.

What many creatives are really wondering is: Can I trust clients who are a...

Have you noticed how your Instagram feed always seems to know exactly how to rattle you? The posts that spike your anxiety, poke at your insecurities, and feed you negativity, all carefully designed to keep you scrolling?

On this episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci tackles the rise of fear-driven content in the creative world. He set out to interview a guest who kept showing up in his algorithm, someone preaching d...

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with acclaimed cinematographer Chris Teague, whose latest work includes Lucasfilm’s The Acolyte — the newest installment in the Star Wars universe. Chris’s past credits include visually inventive series like Broad City, Russian Doll, and Only Murders in the Building.

Together, Mike and Chris explore the importance of collaboration, and how doing great work wit...

On today’s episode of Right Place / Right Time, Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams dive into a whirlwind of creativity, celebrity moments, and AI disruption. Mike shares stories from his recent trip to Lower Manhattan, where Gina Gizella Manning shot stunning content at the premiere of Guy Ritchie’s new film The Fountain of Youth — and Mike jumped in to edit it on the spot, crafting epic visuals in real-time.

They also talk NYC food a...

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with master cinematographer Vanja Černjul, the visual mind behind acclaimed projects like House of the Dragon, The Deuce, Orange is the New Black, and Crazy Rich Asians.

The two gush over the emotional power of great lighting — how it doesn’t just shape a scene, but evokes memory, tone, and truth. From bold stylistic choices to subtle shifts in mood, Vanja bre...

This week, Lance sits down with Jackie Ho—once a pastry chef, now a walking contradiction in the best way possible: Barbie meets Blade Runner. Her path is a blend of kick ass martial arts, high-glam fashion, and a pouring a bit of love into everything you do. You won’t believe the right place, right time story that launched her from the kitchen to global screens; proof that sometimes the universe doesn’t whisper, it roars.

Jacki...

Part 2 of our epic conversation with actor/writer/director Ash Adams takes a sharp turn into the world of writing, directing, and the natural evolution of an actor in Hollywood.

Host Mike Pecci and Ash compare creative war stories from opposite starting points — Mike, a visually driven filmmaker who once struggled to connect with actors, and Ash, an actor-first storyteller who had to learn to trust and lead technical teams with deep...

Face front, True Believers! In this sensational 51st episode of Right Place Right Time, Mike and Lance swing into action with a heartwarming, hilarious, and high-energy celebration of everything that’s made their podcast mighty! A celebration of their first milestone with blockbuster flicks and toe-tapping tunes. From unforgettable guests to globe-trotting adventures, this one’s got a little bit of everything like a Brazilian ...

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with actor, writer, and director Ash Adams for Part 1 of an unforgettable deep dive into the wild world of Hollywood through the decades.

Ash takes us back to his early days starring as Johnno Ryan on the hit ’80s daytime drama Ryan’s Hope (134 episodes!), and what it was like being a California beach kid dropped into the gritty chaos of 1980s New York City. F...

This week on Right Place / Right Time, Mike Pecci gets real about the not-so-secret ingredient to finding yourself in the right place at the right time: you’ve got to get off the couch.

Mike shares his favorite tricks for creating situations that spark serendipity — from striking up conversations with strangers to putting yourself in just the right amount of discomfort to unlock unforgettable experiences. Whether you're looking for ...

On this episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with DESIRE, the dark, cinematic synth-pop powerhouse behind some of the most hypnotic tracks of the past decade — featuring the signature analog magic of Johnny Jewel (Chromatics, Italians Do It Better).

Mike, a longtime fan and obsessive collector of everything Italians Do It Better, dives deep with Desire on how their music in the film Drive changed everything...

It’s not a Right Place Right Time episode… it’s not an In Love with the Process episode… so let’s just call it Hangin’ With Mike.

With Lance busy working on set, Mike Pecci grabs the mic solo for a laid-back ramble through his brain — and oh boy, it’s a ride. We’re talking commercial directing, rat food (yes, RAT FOOD), physical therapy war stories, and whatever else Mike feels like unloading today.

No script, no plan, just pure unfi...

When a last-minute guest cancellation hits the In Love with the Process podcast… does the show stop? Hell no! This week, host Mike Pecci takes the mic solo for one of those intimate, off-the-cuff episodes you all love.

Mike dives into fan-submitted Top 3 Horror Film lists — will your favorites make the cut? Then it’s all about Gina’s epic birthday week, complete with secret supper clubs, wild surprises, and a once-in-a-lifetime meal...

On today’s episode of Right Place / Right Time, hosts Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams sit down with legendary actor Thomas Jane (The Mist, The Punisher, Boogie Nights) for a wide-ranging and deeply inspiring conversation about art, creativity, and the future of humanity.

Tom gets philosophical about surrounding yourself with art, staying open to inspiration, and imagining a hopeful future where man and machine work together to fost...

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with rising screenwriter Steele James, a storyteller who's finally found his rhythm — and the confidence to trust the unique process that sets him apart.

Before ever writing page one, Steele fully immerses himself in his characters’ world: using Google Maps to scout their neighborhoods, imagining where they work, where they live, and what their daily lives loo...

Have you seen COME HOME yet? If not—don’t worry, you’re about to get the ultimate behind-the-scenes companion.

On this episode of Right Place / Right Time, hosts Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams finally sit down to unpack the making of their award-winning horror short COME HOME, which tore through the festival circuit this year. From the earliest spark of the idea to the intense character work, on-set struggles, emotional breakthrou...

In this thrilling episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci chats with cinematographer Matheus Bastos about the indie film revolution making waves in Europe. Matheus’s film Gazer is part of a new wave of raw, authentic cinema that’s finding its place in the spotlight, especially at European film festivals.

Matheus shares how Gazer, shot with a small crew and a passion for storytelling, found the perfect moment to join the...