Popcorn

Popcorn

The Popcorn Podcast - Interviews with various celebrities, artists in music, with stories, panels and more. Ranging from film, music, television and more. Grab some popcorn and enjoy! Hosted by Aaron Pacentine

Episodes

July 21, 2024 60 mins

Back in 2009, I did an interivew with Dean Bulter. The 50th anniversary of the TV series "Little House on the Prairie" is this year (2024). The celebration of the TV series continues with events all around the United States.


Dean talks about he got into show business and shares some heartfelt stories about his time on Little House. We hear stories about working with Melissa Gilbert to the legacy of Michael Landon an...

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"Hans My Hedgehog" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Enjoy this special story narrated just for you.

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We embark on a delightful journey back to Aaron Pacentine's Family Films Productions past interviews. In this special interview podcast, we fondly reminisce about the year 2010, a year that brought us a remarkable interview Melissa Sue Anderson, known for her heartwarming portrayal of Mary Ingalls on the beloved television series, 'Little House on the Prairie.' Thank you "Mike Purdey"

Melissa Sue Anderson...

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Welcome to the Popcorn Podcast where extraordinary stories and remarkable voices shine brightly. In this special episode, we are back to November 2012, for the second captivating interview that our host, Aaron Pacentine, had the privilege of conducting with the exceptionally talented country music artist, Billy Gilman.


Notably, Aaron and his website, familyfilmsproductions.com, has been big supporters of Billy Gilman for many ...

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#TheWizardofOz #JudyGarland

Award-Winning Documentary Producer Aaron Pacentine Collaborates with Family Films Productions for Inspiring New Project Audio Drama Series - Beyond The Rainbow

Indianapolis, Indiana - 8/19/2023

"A Journey Rekindled" follows the astonishing return of Judy Garland, the beloved actress who portrayed Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," as she miraculously comes back from the dead. Transported ...

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Get ready to experience the untold story of the Elvis Presley family, narrated by a unique cast, in an exclusive audio drama production. This captivating audio showcase details the birth of Elvis and Priscilla's eldest daughter, Elaine Elizabeth Presley, and the extraordinary journey she took growing up. From carrying on the Presley family legacy to dealing with the heart-breaking loss of her sister, Lisa Maire, this dramatic se...
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A special first interview back from 2013 with Sandi Patty. The voice of all the voices. We had the opportunity to speak with her, and it was such a pleasureable experience. We talk about some of her music from the past in the 1970s and early 80s. Enjoy!
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As a well-known American actor, Eric Scott played Ben Walton in the TV film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, which inspired the TV series, "The Waltons" which aired on CBS for several years in the 1970s and early 80s, as well as several reunion movies later in his career.

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Donna Stewart-Hardway April 2nd 1933 - November 12th 2008 Donna grew up in the 1930s and was involved in different films over the years. She had been known...to claim she was in the production of "The Wizard of Oz" and had known Judy Garland. To this date from what we understand there has not been any piece of prop and or costume with her name on it at all. At the same time, that does mean her story is not ture.  She is a pleasant ...
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Kurt Raymond is widely acknowledged as the Master Oz Impressionist. He has been given that title and for good reason too! He can impression the voices of the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and even... the Witch ! He has been acting for over 10 years and performs regularly with a critically acclaimed Judy Garland impersonator. This is the VERY FIRST audio interview that Kurt has given that is online! I was honored to actually be ...

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From 2005, an interview I conducted with Eric Shanower about his work, and his thoughts stories about the Oz books, and about his experience being a part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the re-release of the Wizard of Oz film back on October 23rd, 2005 and going to the Oz Park when he was young in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. 

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The official film trailer for REMEMBERING RETURN TO OZ is looked at by Family Films Productions and made available with the Family Films network. #fairzuabalk #returntooz #disney #cultclassic

To buy the official film documentary check out https://vimeo.com/ondemand/returntooz  you'll be glad you did! Remembering Return to Oz is produced by Aaron Pacentine and directed by A. Schultz (Aaron Schultz). 

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May 29, 2022 22 mins

An interview was recorded with David Shire, who wrote the music for "RETURN TO OZ". This was conducted by Aaron Pacentine, Aaron Schultz (A. Schultz), and Celia Foster from 2008.

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January 5, 2022 23 mins
Over the course of the 1930s, Gef The Talking Mongoose became something of a media phenomenon. He appeared in numerous tabloid newspaper stories, and was investigated by paranormal researchers. (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71816/strange-story-gef-talking-mongoose) to learn more about the story. Lots of people didn’t believe (occasionally spelled "Geoff" and "Jef") the Irving family always said he was he was real —- really ...
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Aaron Pacentine hosts a panel with Artist, Jared Wagner,  and Actors Hunter Gomez, and Soren Folton.

Aaron speaks with them about their opinions on others their age in entertainment, and what life is like for them both in and out of the spotlight and the public eye. The recording was done in the summer of 2007/2008 season.

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Mary Elizabeth McDonough (born May 4, 1961) credited as Mary Beth McDonough, is an American actress and writer, best known for her role as Erin Walton on The Waltons from 1972 to 1981. This interview was completed and recorded in 2010, with Mary and hosted and interviewed by Aaron.

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Christine Wyrtzen is a contemporary Christian musician whose music usually falls into the inspirational style. She was nominated for a Dove Award in 1982. She hosts a daily radio program, Daughters of Promise. She is an amazing individual, and someone who respects not only everyone - but she truly is a person that is an example of someone, who loves the Lord with her heart, mind and soul. Aaron Pacentine has known Christine, in som...

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Alison Margaret Arngrim (born January 18, 1962) is an American actress and author. Beginning her television career at the age of twelve, Arngrim is a Young Artist AwardFormer Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981. (Sources - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Arngrim) 

Several years ago, Alison...

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Endorsed by many, including many notable people. One of the munchkins had worked with Elaine Horn. His words on Elaine and her work portraying a Young Judy as Dorothy says it all, as you will see endorsement below. Elaine shines as Dorothy - not just her portrayal but in her speech as well! In this very special lengthy interview, we hear many stories from Elaine about not only her work as Judy as Dorothy but the many oz events, ap...
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January 10, 2021 24 mins

Michael Learned was born on April 9, 1939. She is an American actress, known for her role as Olivia Walton in the long-running CBS drama series The Waltons (1972–1981). She has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series four times, which is tied for the record of most wins with Tyne Daly. Three of the wins were for The Waltons (1973, 1974, 1976), while the other was for Nurse (1982).[1]  She ad...

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