The Gala Show

Jan 30 2025 81 ep. 42 mins 140
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The Video Archives Podcast presents The Gala Show, where guests are given thirty minutes of open mic conversations on cinema, television, theater, podcasting and culture with reporter on the beat, Gala Avary. New episodes every Thursday.

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Drew Hancock: Imposter Syndrome

Jan 30 2025 42 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Drew Hancock to talk about his experiences with imposter syndrome. Drew shares with Gala the path that led him to become a filmmaker and explains to her how his new film Companion was a way for him to explore his own battles with impster syndrome — but first, a question about his favorite movie.

Steven Meiers Dominguez: In Defense of the CRT

Jan 27 2025 42 mins  
Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of January, Steven Meiers Dominguez aka Toastycakes (S1E11) comes back to defend the CRT. Steven explains to Gala the importance of stumbling upon media, why the internet is rotting our brains, and tender moments with his grandmother — but first, a question about his dream film stock.

Joel Michaely: Whatever

Jan 23 2025 41 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Joel Michaely to talk about ... well, whatever they feel like! Joel shares with Gala his love for musicals, his experiences as an Angelino, and how he met her father on Rules of Attraction — but first, a question about his favorite movie.

Kira Mae Kazuko: Perception of Reality

Jan 16 2025 39 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with the Empress of Air herself, Kira Mae Kazuko, to discuss perception of reality. Kira shares with Gala how breath work helped her actualize who she is, how self love can change how you see others, and what's next on her journey — but first, a question about her favorite movie.

Dean Alioto: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Jan 09 2025 45 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Dean Alioto to talk about his favorite movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Dean shares with Gala how he first saw this movie, his theories behind the film, and how it shaped him as an artist — but first, a question about how his own movie, The Mcpherson Tapes, found its audience on VHS.

Ian Nelson: Starting in North Carolina

Jan 02 2025 48 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala pulls an episode out of the vault from a past discussion with multi-hyphenate Ian Nelson. Ian starts the conversation off by talking about his beginnings in North Carolina before the duo go on tangents about projects they've worked on together, the meaning behind starsigns and tarot, and the importance of family — but first, a question about

2024 Wrap Up

Dec 30 2024 66 mins  
With 2024 coming to a close, Gala sits down with Roger to discuss her favorite films of 2024 and the discoveries she's made along the way. As an added New Years bonus, Gala and Roger do it all on video! Click HERE for the video version. Also, check us out over on Patreon.

Krystal Centinello: People Pleasing

Dec 26 2024 44 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with female empowerment coach Krystal Centinello to discuss the concept of people pleasing. Krystal shares with Gala the importance of creating healthy boundaries in all relationships, the negative effects of people pleasing, and her own journey to being confident — but first, a question about how poetry can help you find your voic

Mick Garris: Top Movies from 2024

Dec 23 2024 39 mins  
Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of December, Mick Garris (S1E1) comes back to the show to chat about the movies we loved that came out in 2024. Mick explains to Gala his thoughts on awards shows, what he looks for in a horror movie, and just what was so special about The Substance — but first, a question about non-horror movies.

Matt Landsman: Paranormal Experiences

Dec 19 2024 41 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Matt Landsman (Video Archives Cinema Club manager, movie programmer at Be Kind Video) to discuss paranormal experiences. Matt shares with Gala the strange dreams he's had recently, how his upbringing influenced his love of horror, and why he wants to interact with the paranormal — but first, a question about horror movies. PS: