Podcast Summary
Film industry insider shares bizarre cave encounter: Veteran film producer recounts encountering a giant's death and small gray entities in a cave, offering intriguing industry insights
The speaker, Tony Merkel, shares a bizarre and terrifying experience involving the death of a giant in a cave, and later encounters small gray entities. During this members-only episode of his podcast, Hollywood Insiders reveal industry evil, he introduces his guest, Joseph, a long-time film industry veteran and producer for Merkel's media company. Joseph has an impressive background, having worked on Broadway and in Hollywood for over 30 years. Listeners are encouraged to share their own wild experiences by contacting the show. The episode promises to be an intriguing one, with insider stories from the film industry.
Hollywood's Dark Secrets: A Roundtable Discussion: Joseph and Kristen share their experiences and insights into the less glamorous side of Hollywood, revealing its dark secrets.
The Hollywood film industry, as glamorous as it may seem, has its dark secrets. Today's episode features a roundtable discussion with Joseph and Kristen, both of whom have had careers in the industry. Joseph, a past guest on episode 420, shared his experiences of working with Oscar winners and later transitioning to Merkel Media for more wholesome content. Kristen, currently working in the industry, has recently learned about its evil underbelly and is now witnessing it firsthand. Together, they provide insights into the industry's dark secrets, revealing its less glamorous side. Listeners will gain a new perspective on Hollywood and the people behind the scenes.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Embracing Versatility: Stay open to new experiences and opportunities for growth in the entertainment industry. Versatility and adaptability are crucial for success.
Versatility and adaptability are key to success in the entertainment industry. The speaker, an actor and filmmaker, shared his journey from Broadway to Hollywood, where he discovered the importance of being a "jack of all trades" by writing screenplays, producing TV commercials and shows, and eventually directing his own films. His latest project is a deeper exploration of the unknown through a sasquatch film. He also mentioned his experience working with a producer on a recent film, which he found invaluable for recognizing what he missed in his earlier projects. An unexpected event during filming further shifted his perspective, and he encourages the audience to wait for the reveal. Throughout his career, he emphasized the importance of staying open to new experiences and opportunities.
From crew member to interviewer, Kristen's unique perspective in Hollywood: With 20 years of experience in the film industry, Kristen has seen the inner workings of major productions as a crew member and now shares her valuable insights through interviews.
Despite working in the film industry for two decades, Kristen has remained humbly grounded as a crew member, witnessing the inner workings of major Hollywood productions and television shows from a unique perspective. Her background in art department has led her to work on multimillion-dollar movies and cable shows, but she remains a "little worker bee" rather than a high-up producer. The opportunity to interview Joseph serendipitously brought their conversations together, and Kristen currently resides in New York City after living in Los Angeles and other markets. While she may not be a Hollywood producer, her experiences and insights from behind the scenes are valuable and intriguing.
Kristen's spiritual transformation: Through a series of experiences, Kristen's perspective on life and spirituality shifted, leading her to a more spiritual perspective and ongoing growth
Kristen's perspective on life and spirituality underwent a significant shift, leading her to see things differently than before. This transformation was a result of a series of eye-opening experiences that made her question her beliefs and values. During their earlier conversations, Kristen identified herself as a Christian working in the Hollywood industry, with a deeply spiritual mother. However, in their more recent conversations, Kristen expressed feeling a growing connection to her mom's spirituality. The process of this transformation was gradual, and Kristen began to view the world from a more spiritual perspective, engaging in spiritual warfare to combat challenges. Although their earlier conversations touched on their differing views of Hollywood, Kristen's journey towards spiritual awakening was a personal one that evolved over time. Everyone's journey is unique, and for Kristen, her transformation was a result of her experiences and the realization that spiritual growth is an ongoing process.
Pursuing dreams with resilience: Despite the harsh realities, staying true to oneself and having resilience are essential for pursuing dreams in the entertainment industry.
Following your dreams can be a challenging journey filled with unexpected experiences. The speaker, who aspired to be a part of the movie industry, went to Los Angeles with high expectations but soon realized that the industry was not as glamorous as she had imagined. Her religious mother, despite their differences in beliefs, encouraged her to pursue her dreams and prayed for her protection. The speaker's first day on set was a surreal experience, but the novelty wore off as she encountered the harsh realities of the industry. She believed that there were good people and Christians in the industry, but the pandemic seemed to have brought about a change, making her question the industry's true nature. Overall, the speaker's story highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and having the resilience to navigate through the ups and downs of following one's dreams.
