my best friend's exorcism

Join Mary Kay Andrews and Ron Block as they welcome award-winning screenwriter and bestselling novelist, Grady Hendrix. He is the author of of more than a dozen books including Horrorstör, My Best Friend’s Exorcism (which is being adapted into a feature film by Amazon Studios), and the NYT bestseller The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (currently being adapted into a TV series). Grady joins us to discuss his latest instant New York Times bestselling campy and darkly comic Gothic thriller, How to Sell a Haunted House, just released in paperback. Tune in to hear from this master of horror about what drew him to the genre, why puppets and dolls are so compelling, his roots in Southern storytelling, along with lots of self funny and deprecating insights into his road to publication and his writing process. 

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Kevin is joined by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, founder and CEO of Gotham Group, a management and production company.

Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Gotham Group CEO, Producer
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein is a business woman and producer, widely recognized for her prolific work as the founder and CEO of Gotham Group, a leading management company in the entertainment industry. In addition to her successful career in management, Ellen is a notable philanthropist and political fundraiser, dedicating her time and resources to various charitable causes. With an impressive portfolio spanning both television and film, Ellen has produced blockbuster hits such as The Maze Runner film series, which grossed over 1 billion dollars at the box office worldwide. She has also produced critically acclaimed films such as Star Girl and its sequel Hollywood Star Girl, Wendell and Wild, Abduction, My Best Friend's Exorcism, and The Spiderwick Chronicles. Ellen's work has earned her several accolades, including an Emmy award nomination in 2008 for her contributions to the popular television series, Creature Comforts.

Ellen's background and starting Gotham Group (3:00)
Ellen talks about being the first woman to own the size of management company that she does. She discusses how she started Gotham Group 30 years ago and how she went from a career in banking to the entertainment industry.

Ellen's transition to representation (8:10)
Ellen talks about her desire to be on the same side of the table as the talent and how she transitioned to the representation business.

Finding White Space(14:15)
Ellen discusses the importance of finding white space in the industry and how focusing on the animation space helped Gotham Group become successful.

Producing a $125 million movie (17:53)
Ellen talks about her experience producing The Spiderwick Chronicles and the challenges of being a producer.

Social activism (26:39)
Kevin and Ellen discuss Ellen and her husband Jon Vein’s involvement in social activism and their efforts to make a positive impact through their work in the entertainment industry.

Challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry (37:10)
Ellen talks about the difficulties of being a woman in the entertainment industry and how she had to work hard to be taken seriously.

Providing opportunities and advice for young women (38:34)
Ellen discusses the importance of providing opportunities for young women in the entertainment industry and how she tries to help them get their foot in the door. Ellen gives advice to young women to focus on their own work and not worry about what others are doing to create success for themselves.

Tune in to hear Kevin and Ellen discuss Ellen's career path, her experience as a producer, her political activism, and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Host: Kevin Goetz
Guest: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Producer:  Kari Campano

For more information about Ellen Goldsmith-Vein:
The Gotham Group: https://gotham-group.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellengoldsmithvein/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/egvgotham?lang=en

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Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com
Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360
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In which Jorge and JT ring in the new year with a look at their faves from last year!

TOPICS
Barbarian
The Black Phone
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies
Deadstream
Fresh
Hellraiser
My Best Friend's Exorcism
Nope
Orphan: First Kill
Pearl
Resurrection
Saloum
Sissy
A Wounded Fawn
X

NEXT WEEK
Puppet Master

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Esta semana:

• El Exorcismo de mi Mejor Amiga (My best friend's exorcism) (2022)  Película de terror/comedia de Amazon Prime. (Sin spoilers). 
• (00:09:10) El Exorcismo de mi Mejor Amiga (2022) Spoilers!
• (00:14:15) El Teléfono del Señor Harrigan (Mr. Harrigan's Phone) (2022) Película de Netflix basada en un libro the Stephen King.
• (00:20:00) Hocus Pocus 2  (2022)  Secuela de la clásica película de 1993, en Disney+.
• (00:26:24) Noticia: Remake Samurai X: Salió el trailer del remake de este fantástico anime de los 90.
• (00:32:05) Noticia: Trailer película Super Mario:  Tenemos el primer trailer de esta esperada película animada, basada en el popular videojuego.

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This week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we are reading all Grady Hendrix all the time!

Books mentioned in the episode:

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
Bad Asstronauts by Grady Hendrix
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
The Elementals by Michael McDowell

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June is Pride month and to celebrate our LGBTQ authors we are reading Siren Queen by Nghi Vo for Book Club!  Get reading because the discussion is going to start on June 22!

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