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December 28, 2024 • 129 mins

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🎥 Filmmaking, Fitness & Aliens: A Conversation with Ben Taylor

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Check out Ben's work here: https://www.youtube.com/@Bentaylorfilm

David’s Saturday Night Sit Back is thrilled to welcome Ben Taylor, a Radio, Television, Film, and Cinematography graduate from the University of Texas. Ben’s creative journey includes animating the short film “The Little Toadstool and the Princess”—a final college project that took hundreds of hours and 8 months to produce.

Ben currently works as an editor for Q6 Media, crafting podcasts and short-form content for social platforms. In this episode, we explore Ben’s path into filmmaking, his passion for fitness and weightlifting, and the unexpected challenges of becoming a “real adult” in today’s world.

We also dive into intriguing topics like aliens, cultural expectations, social media’s influence, and a bold prediction about how Ben knows exactly how he’s going to die.

👉 Episode Highlights:
(0:00) – Ben explains why he looks nothing like his photos and shares how he’s grown into adulthood.
(6:00) – Aliens, Christmas movies, and reality TV—an unexpected mix of fun topics.
(28:00) – Who is Ben Taylor? His story, background, and journey.
(44:00) – Ben’s accidental entry into filmmaking and developing his creative voice.
(1:00:00) – How Ben honed his ability to “read people,” plus some entertaining gym stories.
(1:13:00) – Ben breaks down his animated short film “The Little Toadstool and the Princess” and shares his future filmmaking goals in the Austin creative scene.
(1:38:00) – Why does Ben always say, “I don’t know”?
(1:48:00) – Ben’s eerie prediction about how he’s going to die—let’s hope he’s wrong!

🎧 Why Listen?

Gain insight into filmmaking, editing, and creative storytelling.
Laugh along with discussions about aliens, Christmas movies, and reality TV.
Discover how one college project turned into a labor of love.
Explore the realities of life after college and cultural expectations.
🔑 Key: Topics

Filmmaking podcast interview
University of Texas film graduate
Animated short film stories
Weightlifting and fitness podcast
Life after college struggles
Social media and mental health
Austin TX creative scene
Aliens and pop culture discussions
Editing for podcasts and social media

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