Film Folk Lore
The Film Folk Lore Podcast delivers “crew-centric” POVs every week, each season filled with a fantastic variety of categories. We offer 5 major variations of our show as well as a summer mini-series. We have interviews with other industry professionals, film history episodes called “Legendary Lore”, urban legend and rumor episodes called “Tea Time at the Rumor Mill”, roundtable discussions on a myriad of film topics, and safety minded episodes meant to educate and illustrate why safety should always be paramount. Like one or love them all, but don’t forget to like and subscribe! Hope you enjoy!
Episodes
Ahoy Filmerinos! We have crossed the Rubicon and made it to the end-ish of season 3! And in true FFL fashion we have an epic Legendary Lore two parter for your ear holes and eye balls. It’s the insane behind the scenes making of Apocalypse Now! Vietnam not Vietnam, typhoons, heart attacks, pre madonnas, human corpses, high stakes gambling, and that’s just some of the insanity to expect over the next two weeks. Grab your...
Greeting film folks! Practice your best accents in the mirror because this week we have returning guest, Audrey, Dialect Coach! Audrey's been very busy since she last visited us but she's back to let us know how her world has changed. Join us as we continue to stick it to the man, talk east Texas accents, and finding your voice. Now read this out loud and think about where your tongue is when you do. Enjoy the show!
Welcome back film folks for another great interview. This week we have our newest addition to the team, Andrew, Graphics, here to share his knowledge of the mysterious art department. Where do all the made-up brands and logos come from? Does anyone know who Andrew's boss is? Do we finally find out exactly how much 20-30% is? All this and more in this week's episode. Enjoy the show!
Welcome back film folks for part 2 of our Right-to-Work roundtable with Simonette! We're diving back into what "right to work" really means for employees and employers. Does it benefit employees to live in a right-to-work state? How do employers decide when to hire union or non-union labor? What side of the camera is the drama really happening on?? All this and more in this week's episode. Enjoy the show!
Helloooooo film friends! We liked it so much we did a second episode of industry slang for you folk. This time we cast a broader net to bring y’all a host of more widely used terms with a few departmental ones still thrown in. What is the “tube of death”? Or a “hot Johnny”? How gross is the meaning behind a “honey wagon”? We go full random today, friends. Buckle up for this one!
Salutations Film Friends! It’s our final SOS: Safety on Set episode of the season! We dug up “The Wraith”from 1986 to discuss an unfortunate yet extremely preventable accident while also trying to make sense of the actual movie. It’s a head scratcher, no doubt. Put on your audio ear muffs, friends, and get warm by the invisible fire that is “The Wraith”.
Welcome back film friends! We've got a special installment of TTATRM this week. Get ready to walk on to set and know the lingo like a pro, because this week we're talking industry slang! What is a "butt plug"? How about a "Big Fatty"? Frame Fu@#ing, or P2P? More importantly, why are also these terms so vulgar? (We promise they're not all that bad) All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy the show!
At my signal, unleash hell”…on this Legendary Lore coverage of Gladiator where budgets are a suggestion and scripts aren’t even really needed! Join us Film Friends as we go behind the scenes of one of the most successful movies ever made by a lot of “winging it”. On set feuds, script debacles, adlibs, and tigers, oh my! Get your Roman helmet strapped on because it’s a fun ride today, folks!
Ahoy Filmerinos and all you reality junkies! We have an awesome guest on the pod today. A bonefied reality tv camera operator! Join us for our first real peek behind the curtain that is reality tv. We get to talk about differences and similarities from both of our sides, we discuss how “real” is reality, and we trade some reality tv war stories. Get your swim cap and dive in with us!
Welcome back film folks! Today we have another installment of our Safety on Set series. Today we're exploring a tragic incident that occurred on the French reality TV show, "Dropped." What's the difference between reality TV and docu-series? Did Jed practice his French? And why we all love how drones have taken the place of helicopters in filmmaking. All this and more in this week's episode. Enjoy the show!
Salutations Filmerinos! We’ve got an FFL All-Star guest returning! Simonette is back to discuss “right to work” states, what that means, how it affects us, where it sits in the current political atmosphere, and so much more. So much more that we gotta have her back for a part 2! And if you’ve got opinions, we want to hear those too. Email us and we could be reading your thoughts in a future episode!
Ahoy Filmerinos! We have a light hearted roundtable discussion for y’all today where we explore our own hatred, disappointments, and wasted times of movies that were “taxing” to watch. If there’s any way to make tax season fun, we found it by discussing the films we hated, the walks out of the theater, and even the Oscar snubs where politics won over movies that deserved better accolades. And don’t for...
On today’s episode, we have a very exclusive interview with legendary thespian Alec Baldwin. We sit down with him to discuss what it’s like to put egos aside to engage in the humbling world of directing. APRIL FOOL’S!! We have a fun, April Fool’s episode of Tea Time at the Rumor Mill! Jed hosts a game show with all questions in relation to rumors, myths, and urban legends, and the gang gets to test their kno...
Wooweee friends, do we have a bizarre tale for you today. If you’re familiar with it, then you already know how bonkers it is, and if not, strap in and put your good ears on. This is the tale of Elmer McCurdy and how a real life mummy showed up on a tv set. Jed screwed up the video this week, so blame him for the audio only release. We recommend no beef jerky if you are snacking while listening. Don’t say we didn’...
Welcome back film folks for another Legendary Lore, and Happy St. Patty's Day! Get ready to have the tears jerked right out of you, because this week we're singing along with the 2007 Irish indie musical romance, "Once." Where would Cillian Murphy be if he played guy? How would you define a musical? Does Girl's vacuum still work? It's your lucky day because we got all this and more. Enjoy the show!
Ever heard the expression “Happy wife, happy life”? What about “Happy set, happy crew?” While it may not have the nice rhyme, it’s vital to a smooth production. Listen up producers!!!! This is one where Above the Line should be taking notes. We discuss what are the main ingredients to keep crew happy and willing to go the distance especially when a lot is being asked of us. These things should apply to...
This week we interview the lovely and talented Penny Camera, and we set the record straight and bury the hatchet with the Camera department. We also talk about the early days of Hollywood South, data loss scares, and all things Camera! Put on your flippers and dive in, folks!
Welcome back film folks! Join us for some fun and games this week as we deep dive into the movies about us crew folks. First we get into Living in Oblivion (1995) and find out who Justin's sound person role model is. Then we explore the stunt-packed blockbuster, The Fall Guy (2024) because we can always go for some Gosling. Then we end with what Collier says is the most accurate depiction of any behind the scenes film about a film ...
Kapow! Wham! Crack! Smack! We have our first action star on the pod today! Tim Stunts joins us, and while Heather Rae and Jed temper their mutual Tim crush, he talks about following his dreams, what it’s like getting into Stunts, stunt fighting, and much more. Lots of set stories in this one, folks! Listen in and learn from a man who proves nice guys can finish first. And if you a a female person of color interested in stunts...
Welcome back film folks for Part 2 of our deep dive into Poltergeist (1982). This week we're getting into the scary stuff. Has everyone overcome their childhood fears? Was this set actually haunted? And when to use real vs. fake human bones. (Hint: Never use real bones). All this and more as we close out this installment of Legendary Lore. Enjoy the show!
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.