The Producers Lounge
The Producers Lounge (a production of Greater & Grander productions) is an interview style podcast with media creators from around the world; an intimate discussion with storytellers about the craft and art of producing, but in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with a martini in one hand, and a cigar in another. You can follow us on any of the social media handle @GreaterGrander, or go directly to Greater and Grander dot com, to find out more. We’ll be having independent producers, television producers, writer-showrunners, you name it! We’re your one stop shop for producing tips and tricks, as well as war stories from the front lines of filmmaking. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreaterGrander
Episodes
Kirsten Beyer is a bestselling science fiction author, television writer, and executive producer who has become one of the defining creative voices behind the modern Star Trek universe. She first made her mark with the acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager relaunch novels before moving into television, where she served as a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery, co-created Star Trek: Picard, and continues shaping the franchise as a pr...
Kyle Rohrbach is Head of Production and Executive Producer at Dropout, where he has helped build some of the most successful comedy and unscripted series in digital television. With more than a decade in new media and television production, Kyle has played a central role in scaling hit formats like Game Changer and launching breakout series including Very Important People and Smartypants. His work focuses on developing sustainable ...
Suju Vijayan is an accomplished television and film producer, director, and writer with a career spanning nearly three decades across documentary, reality television, and narrative film. She is best known for her senior story producer work on major franchises such as The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, as well as her consulting story producer role on HBO’s Gaming Wall St. Vijayan has built a reputation for shaping complex, cha...
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor.
Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the: NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Roo...
Born and raised in Warri, Southern Nigeria, Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Ebi Ikuku) is an executive producer, writer, director, and journalist. At 16, she moved to London to study journalism at the University of Lincoln, where early work with outlets including BBC Radio shaped her research-driven approach to storytelling.
At 21, she relocated to Los Angeles, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Production from the New York Film Aca...
Deborah Todd is an award-winning writer, game designer, producer, director, and science content executive with more than 35 years of experience creating high-impact, multi-platform media at the intersection of storytelling, technology, education, and life sciences. A pioneer in children’s entertainment and serious games, she has designed, written, or produced 30+ published titles—three reaching over one million users&md...
W. Vito Montone is an award-winning multi-platform producer, founder, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in entertainment, education, healthcare, financial, and technology in B-to-B and B-to-C models. He has worked with Disney, General Motors, and Paramount, producing for stage, television, live events, and digital platforms that have grossed over $100M. He co-founded BrandU® and Brandom® to help founders achieve "extr...
LeLoni Smith is a Los Angeles–based documentary producer and former Netflix Documentary Films executive known for high-impact nonfiction storytelling. Her credits include Halftime starring Jennifer Lopez, the Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers, and Netflix originals such as Kangaroo Valley and Racionais MC’s: From the Streets of São Paulo.
With a background in journalism, Smith rose from unscripted TV research and pro...
Trey McClarnon is a Nashville native with a unique combination of skills and background. Trey is an experienced writer, producer, and filmmaker. Trey co-founded Best Part Productions with his brother, Chad, in Nashville in 2010. Since that time, Trey has produced numerous commercial and music videos. Additionally, Trey has co-written and produced original independent films through Best Part Productions.
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With over 20 years experience in film & video production, Marc launched his career Co-Producing & Directing the award winning Feature Film, AFTER ROBERTO, released in 2005 and filmed in Northern Italy. Marc has worked as a Producer, Creative Director, Production Manager, 1st & 2nd A.D., and Art Department Coordinator for Studio, Network and Independent projects. Most notably, in the Art Dept. for two Will Ferrell Featur...
Seth is a seasoned content acquisition specialist and creative executive with more than two decades of experience in independent film. Prior to Blue Harbor Entertainment, he served as the head of acquisitions and co-productions at Screen Media for more than 12 years, where he led the acquisition of many high-profile titles including The Outpost, Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, the Emmy-winning Street Gang: How...
Hailing from San Francisco, CA, Jose Montesinos has been making movies since he received his first video camera at age 14. He continued to hone his skills through many DIY guerrilla films and attended film school at San Francisco City College.
In 2009, he was awarded the Mastermind Grant from the SF Weekly for being a standout local talent with his grind-house-style mock trailer for “Hell’s Kittens”.
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An award winning Producer highly regarded for aligning with startups, celebrities, educational institutions, high profile brands, and nonprofits to build award-winning media companies. Bayan is best known for partnering with actor Rainn Wilson to translate SoulPancake's mission into digital video. As Head of Production for SoulPancake between 2012 - 2018, Bayan led the development and creation of award-winning original programming ...
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What happens when a kid obsessed with Spielberg grows up to produce for Hollywood’s biggest names? In this episode of The Producers Lounge Podcast, veteran producer Dan Kaplow joins us to share his wild ride through the film and television industry. From early inspirations and surreal career milestones to oddball requests from Dick Clark, Kaplow gives us a rare, behind-the-scenes look into what it really takes to survive&mdas...
Join us for a captivating conversation with James Kerwin, award-winning filmmaker, writer, and theatre director known for blending science fiction with classical storytelling. Best known for his acclaimed noir sci-fi film Yesterday Was a Lie and his directorial work on Star Trek Continues, Kerwin brings a unique voice to both screen and stage. In this episode, we delve into his creative process, his passion for adapting Shakespeare...
Joe Zaso is a celebrated independent film actor, producer, and director known for his unforgettable work in cult horror, sci-fi, and action movies. With a career spanning over three decades, Joe has become a staple of the indie film scene, starring in and producing countless low-budget classics that have earned global fan followings. Inspired by Italian horror masters and the gritty charm of DIY filmmaking, Joe Zaso has carved out ...
Ciro Nieli is an award-winning animation director, producer, and showrunner best known for his work on Teen Titans (Cartoon Network), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon), and The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (Marvel/Disney). With over two decades in the animation industry, Ciro has developed original animated series, directed storyboard tests, and led creative teams at major studios including Disney, Nickelodeon,...
Evette Vargas is an award-winning writer, director, and producer featured in Forbes and named an Artist to Watch by The New York Times. She’s created content for Amazon, MTV, Bravo, and interactive experiences for Fast and Furious, Lord of the Rings, Madonna, and Wu-Tang Clan. Her digital series Dark Prophet, starring Henry Rollins, was Emmy-contending. Vargas currently serves as TV Development Executive at Hidden Empire Film...
Get ready to dive into the creative mind of Lynn Stevenson, an accomplished film and television producer, director, editor, and writer with a dynamic career across Hollywood and beyond. A San Francisco native, Lynn started her journey as a film editor before moving to Los Angeles, where she joined the prestigious Motion Picture Editors Guild and began producing theatrical trailers for iconic studios like Roger Corman’s studio...
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