The Gala Show

Mar 06 2025 86 ep. 42 mins 136
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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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Casey Longstreet: Breast Cancer

Mar 06 2025 43 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out Los Angeles native Casey Longstreet to talk about her diagnosis of breast cancer. At only 26 years old, Casey has been sharing her journey with the diagnosis over on Instagram. Casey shares with Gala invaluable knowledge about the P53 gene and a raw and honest discussion about the ups and downs of her diagnosis. Before the girls get

Zalman Band: Subscriber

Feb 27 2025 38 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Zalman Band to talk about the making of his debut feature Subscriber. Zalman shares with Gala what it was like growing up in the business, what it was like being the director on set, and a little bit about his movie -- but first, a question about the knowledge his father, Charlie Band, emparted upon him.

Ayinde Howell: Conspiracy Theories

Feb 20 2025 47 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and vegan chef Ayinde Howell to talk about conspiracy theories. Ayinde shares with Gala which theories he's been researching, how TikTok reminds him of the good old days of the internet, and the secrets behind wifi. Before he get into it, Gala has a question about growing up as a vegan.

Barbara Crampton: Movies That Go There

Feb 13 2025 40 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actress Barbara Crampton to talk about movies that "go there". Barbara starts out the conversation by sharing with Gala some of the movies she's seen recently that fit into this genre before the two talk about Barbara's own roles. If they had been today, would people have been as shocked? Before the girls get into it, Gala has a

Josh Ruben: Where Do We Go From Here?

Feb 06 2025 38 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Josh Ruben to discuss life after the Eaton Fire. Josh shares with Gala how the fire impacted his family, what draws him to a movie, and what Los Angeles means to him — but first, a question about the movie that inspired him to make films. Josh's newest movie, Heart Eyes, is in theaters starting February 7th.

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.