Coffee And Callsheets

Dec 15 2023

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In this show we dig deep into the real-life stories and behind the scenes experiences of Film and TV professionals living and working in the Hollywood Industry. With revealing and honest conversations co-hosts “Spoon” (Wayne Witherspoon) and “BC” (Brian Carlson) welcome various crew members from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, how they first got in the business, managed to build their careers, and what keeps them going on the job each day.

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Ep.15 - Corey Pritchett - Special Effects

Dec 15 2023 76 mins

Corey Pritchett followed in his father's footsteps as a Special Effects Coordinator. He has worked on the most memorable films Kill Bill I and II, The Mist, and Ghosts Of Mars. Corey shares his story about how he didn't become a college professor, getting in and moving up through the Special Effects Department, how he created the actual fog in the movie The Mist, and a few reasons

Ep.14 - Andrea Jackson - Hair Stylist Dept. Head

Dec 05 2023 77 mins

Andrea Jackson has hustled and worked her way up as a Hair Stylist, bringing the business to set every day. As Department Head she has recently worked on the TV shows Snowfall and All American, and the feature films Big George Forman and Straight Outta Compton. A licensed real estate agent and car dealer, Andrea shares her quest to get better, stay working at what she enjoys in hai

Ep.13 - Vinnie Jae - Standby Painter

Nov 23 2023 74 mins

From Inglewood to Ojai who is Vinnie Jae? Standby Painter to the Stars! Quentin Tarantino, Michael Mann, and Nelson Mandela have all known Vinnie Jae. When Edward Norton stomped the guy's teeth in American History X, Vinnie Jae was there. On Jurassic World dinosaurs loved him. He has paid the passion tax. And remember... read the room.

Ep.12 - Bobby Thomas - Key Grip

Nov 16 2023 72 mins

Bobby Thomas settled into the Key Grip position after attending USC where he was roommates, and became a lifelong friend of the legendary John Singleton. He worked on classic films such as Boyz N The Hood and Poetic Justice, and the TV shows Sons Of Anarchy, Snowfall, and Santa Clarita Diet. Bobby shares his story how he established himself as a Key Grip, the role and responsibilit

Ep.11 - Rick Sieloff - On Set Decorator

Nov 09 2023 80 mins

Rick Sieloff, better known as "Uncle Ricky" is an On Set Decorator with over 20 years experience working in the Art Department. "Uncle Ricky" talks about his early days in the Army, going on tour with Barbara Streisand, and a brief history of Detroit. - THANK GOD THE STRIKE IS OVER!!!

Ep.10 - Merc Arceneaux - Makeup Artist

Nov 02 2023 63 mins

Merc Arceneaux is a Make-Up Artist who has worked as a personal to A-List actors including among others Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Channing Tatum. She has been the Department Head on films such as Bullet Train and Coming 2 America. Merc talks about her early career as a model, how she found her break into the industry while working behind a makeup counter, and how she didn't g

Ep.9 - Lennox "Buppy" Brown - Actor / Stand-In

Oct 26 2023 57 mins

Lennox Brown settled his talents in Los Angeles after emigrating from his native Jamaica. "Buppy" is multi-talented music and acting performer who has maintained his career as a Stand-In for actors such as Wesley Snipes, Don Cheatle, and recently on the movie Nope for Daniel Kaluuya. Lennox talks about his journey to LA as a crew member of a cruise ship, how love guides him, and th

Ep.8 - Fritz Banks - Set Lighting Technician

Oct 19 2023 71 mins

Fritz Banks got started as a Page at Paramount where he met his longtime friend, on and off set, Spoon. Their early creative collaborations lead to Fritz building a career as a Set Lighting Technician working on well know TV sitcoms such as Tool Time and Girlfriends. Fritz shares his path in the business, his knowledge of his craft, and some of the hazards those formerly known as "

Ep.7 - Manny Padilla - Location Manager

Oct 12 2023 70 mins

Manny Padilla has credits working on some of the biggest movies in the last decade including Inception, Transformers and The Hateful Eight. A native Angeleno with neither film school or any relatives in the business to usher him in, Manny broke his way into the industry by getting a job at Home Depot. He talks about managing locations on the big shows, the importance of mental well

Ep.6 - Nancea Ceo - Costume Designer

Oct 05 2023 73 mins

Nancea Ceo has notably brought her creativity as a Costume Designer to the film To Leslie and the TV series The Chi. With over 25 years working in The Industry she shares her journey starting at the bottom and working her way up. In this episode Nancea talks about where she got started, how she keeps herself and her teams creatively inspired, and the challenges of working within th