Episode 128: Sam Sawyer

January 20, 2020 by Cheryl Jones

Sam Sawyer, artist and creator of the upcoming animated show S.A.L.E.M., joined me to talk about the movies that made her the creative woman she is today. Join us, as we discuss religious treasures, creepy bunnies doing awful stuff, making it beautiful, and Pong life.

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Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 128:

S.A.L.E.M. on Kickstarter

S.A.L.E.M. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Sam Sawyer on Twitter and Instagram

Rob Paulsen’s Voice Lessons on Amazon

Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes:

February 3: Episode 129 featuring Casey Merkling, Founding Teacher of Yoga Squared.

Movies Made Me is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at dragonwagonradio.com.

Episode 100: Major Monogram & Dr Doofenshmirtz

December 24, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

For this very special LIVE episode, I’m joined by Major Francis Monogram, head of OWCA (the Organization Without a Cool Acronym) and Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, head of Doofenshmirtz Evil Inc., who took some time out from their busy days on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, to share a few of the movies that made them the men of good and evil, respectively, they are today. Enjoy the fun, as we discuss majestic women with low names, Theodore Poopypants, Rutherford B. Hayes’ beard, Telephonenumber-inators, and diabolical plots.

Be sure to tune in to Disney’s Milo Murphy’s Law to see “The Phineas and Ferb Effect” cross-over episode, coming January 5, 2019 to Disney Channel and DisneyXD! Check your local listings for air times!

Have something to say about Monogram or Doofenshmirtz’s influential movies? Share your comments, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 100.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 100:

Disney’s Phineas and Ferb

Disney’s Milo Murphy’s Law

Jeff “Swampy” Marsh on Twitter and Instagram. Hear him on previous Movies Made Me episodes 7, 26 (First Anniversary Celebration!), 57 (2nd Anniversary Celebration!),and 79 (3rd Anniversary Celebration!).

Dan Povenmire on Twitter and Instagram. Hear him on previous Movies Made Me episode 11.

Tom Hodges on Twitter and Instagram

Jake Lloyd on Twitter and Instagram and his website. DragonWagon Radio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

A Walk On Water surf therapy

Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes:

January 7: Episode 101, featuring Elysabeth Alfano, host of Awesome Vegans podcast, Accidental Vegan Chef, and The Celebrity Dinner Party.

January 21: Episode 102, featuring college instructor/editorial research assistant Laura Cathrine.

Episode 97: James Fairbanks IV

November 12, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

James Fairbanks IV, animator/writer and creator of Connie the Conjurer, sat down with me to chat about the movies that made him the up-and-coming name in the animation world that he is today. Join us, as we discuss the eternal high school Python, flying children, simple genius, and animated networking.

Have a thought to share about James’ influential movies? Share your comments, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 97.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 97:

Connie the Conjurer – Indiegogo

Connie the Conjurer on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Crystal & The Northern Lights by James Fairbanks IV – Amazon

James Fairbanks IV on Twitter & Instagram

A Walk On Water surf therapy

Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh rap videos: “Animatin'” (Phineas & Ferb) and “We’re Gonna Do It Again” (Milo Murphy’s Law)

Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes:

November 26: Episode 98, featuring Neil Landau, author of TV Writing on Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era; co-screenwriter of Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead (with episode 17 guest Tara Ison); and Assistant Dean, Special Programs and Associate Director, MFA Screenwriting – Writing for Television with the UCLA School of Film & Television

December 10: Episode 99, featuring Jeremiah Jacobs (The Heartbreak Time Machine), composer of the Movies Made Me theme music! Hear his awesome songs on Soundcloud.

Episode 80: Josh Saltzman

March 19, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

I sat down with television writer Josh Saltzman, who I had the pleasure of working with on the animated series Pete The Cat for Amazon Prime. Listen in, as we get to know each other better, while discussing grandfather humor, closeted memories, schizophrenic llamas, and manic frogs.

Have something to say about Josh’s influential movies? Share your thoughts, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 80.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 80:

Josh Saltzman on Twitter

Josh Saltzman on YouTube

Strange Yarns on wattpad

Strange Yarns filmmaking competition

Pete The Cat (Amazon Prime)

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

Be sure to join us for these upcoming episodes:

April 2: Episode 81, featuring actress Giovannie Espiritu

April 16: Episode 82, featuring Jordan Brady, director of I Am Battle Comic, I Am Road Comic, I Am Comic, and numerous television commercials. Host of Respect The Process podcast.

Episode 79: 3rd Anniversary Celebration!

March 5, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

Join in the fun as I bring together past guests and continuing fans for a lively and wide-ranging group conversation to celebrate Movies Made Me’s 3rd anniversary! Pull up a chair and enjoy the party at “Gonzalez Studios”!

You’ll spend time with these awesome friends of the show:

Jeff “Swampy” Marsh: Creator/Executive Producer of Phineas & Ferb and Milo Murphy’s Law on Disney Channel and Disney XD, head honcho of Surfer Jack Productions, Executive Producer of Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime. Hear his his influential movies on episode 7, and his appearances on episodes 26 (1st anniversary celebration) & 57 (2nd anniversary celebration). Twitter: @mmonogram.

Alisa Gonzalez: Our host at “Gonzalez Studios,” and Movies Made Me superfan. Twitter: @thisalisa.

Joe Meyers: Co-host of The Podcast Macabre and our host at “Gonzalez Studios”. Twitter: @thatjoemeyers.

Darcy Staniforth: Academic Advisor for California State University Fullerton, writer for Cinema Sentries, and voice actor for Puppet Hunt. Hear her influential movies on episode 68. Twitter: @darcystaniforth.

Julia Bradford: Movies Made Me superfan and “booking manager”. Twitter: @pmknqwn.

Mike Matola: Artist/Designer of Line By Line Posters, performer/writer with Haymaker Comedy, and amazing furniture maker. Hear his influential movies on episode 6. Twitter: @mikematola.

You heard me complain that I never get any email. Let’s change that. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 79.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 79:

Movies Made Me most influential films list

Movies Made Me complete list of influential films

Sean Rowe – Singer/Songwriter mentioned by Darcy Staniforth

JD McPherson Band – Cheryl’s musical obsession

A Walk On Water – surf therapy non-profit for which Swampy & Cheryl volunteer

Cell Block Mansplaingo – comedy music video directed by Mike Matola

Cheryl’s recent guest appearances on other podcasts:

The Dork Forest with Jackie Kashian, episode 451

So That’s Your Thing with Dan Cerruti – episode 4

The Artist Tree with Kaela Berry

Radio Brendoman with Brendan Creecy – episode 354

Happily Ever Aftermath with Diana Rojek-Skonnord & Polina Grinbaum

Be sure to join us for these upcoming episodes:

March 19: Episode 80, featuring Josh Saltzman, writer for the upcoming children’s animated series Pete The Cat on Amazon Prime.

April 2: Episode 81, featuring actress Giovannie Espiritu, star of Dyke Central on Amazon Prime.

Episode 44: Bethany Brinton

October 31, 2016 by Cheryl Jones

Bethany Brinton, music composer/arranger/performer, joins us for an animated conversation about the films that have influenced her to be the multi-talented musician she is today. Listen in, as we discuss hearing voices, when a rat turns on the lightbulb, identifying with Peanuts, and seeing the world through a French horn.

Have a thought to share about Bethany’s influential movie list? Want to share a film from your own list? Visit our Contact Us page to send us your thoughts. Or you can email us directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

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Click here to listen to episode 44.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 44:

Bethany Brinton senior recital playlist on YouTube

Musi-Cal live Phineas & Ferb performance playlist on YouTube

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra

The Reduced Shakespeare Company

The Flying Karamazov Brothers

Be sure to join us November 14 for episode 45 with filmmaker/actor EJ De la Pena, and November 28 for the first of our Los Angeles Podcast Festival episodes!

Episode 39: Brock Powell

August 22, 2016 by Cheryl Jones

Brock Powell, professional voice artist who is the current voice of Kool-Aid, joins us for a funny and moving talk about the movies that made him the successful and very entertaining man he is today. Listen in, as we discuss big Twinkies, allegorical cats, Goofy mentors, and the power of Dr. Seuss.

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Click here to listen to episode 39.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 39:

Brockvox.com

Brock Powell on Facebook

Brock Powell on Twitter

Brock Powell on IMDB

Unpop Podcast on iTunes

Comic Con Palm Springs

Episode 37: Frank Dietz

July 25, 2016 by Cheryl Jones

Frank Dietz, actor/filmmaker/writer/artist/animator and host of the Damn Dirty Geeks podcast, joins us to discuss the movies that made him the multi-talented Monster Kid he is today. Listen in, as we discuss monstrous acting, keeping your appendages safe, musical breathers, and horrendous bubble gum.

We’re beyond excited to be premiering the brand new Movies Made Me intro and outro with this episode! Our fantastic new music is composed and performed by Jeremiah Jacobs of The Heartbreak Time Machine. Please support this awesome musician by following The Heartbreak Time Machine on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen with Spotify, YouTube, or Sound Cloud. And, please, show how much you love our new theme music by purchasing the Heartbreak Time Machine’s albums and songs on iTunes, Google Play Music and Amazon!

Our incredible voice-over was recorded by Sandra Espinoza on Fiverr.com. We highly recommend her work! Follow Sandra on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to let her know how much you enjoy hearing her on our show!

Let us know what you think about this episode! Visit our Contact Us page to send us your thoughts. Or you can email us directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

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Click here to listen to episode 37.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 37:

Damn Dirty Geeks podcast on iTunes

Damn Dirty Geeks website

Sketchy Things: The Art and Films of Frank Dietz

A Zombie Next Door

Thinking Outside The Longbox podcast on iTunes (including Con Man Extras parts 1 & 2)

Episode 34: Alastair James Murden

June 13, 2016 by Cheryl Jones

Alastair James Murden, actor/comedian/voice-over actor/singer/citizen of the Wizarding World, spends a light-hearted afternoon with us, recounting the movies that made him the highly entertaining man he is today. Join us as we discuss the fear of “s” creatures; unending, comforting angst; the cruelty of Pixar; and choo-choo-choosing.

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Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 34:

Alastair James Murden on YouTube

Maverick Theater – Fullerton

Improv Shmimprov

Episode 26: First Anniversary Celebration!

February 22, 2016 by Cheryl Jones

Join the party as we bring you a celebration of our first anniversary! Past guests Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (episode 7), Janet Joyce Holden (episode 2), Michelle Nava (episode 3), Dan Shippey (episode 8), and Kelly Shippey (episode 13) come together for a raucous and free-wheeling conversation about the past year of Movies Made Me, Clancy Brown’s priorities, the tyranny of the five, insults from Cloris Leachman, and the worst movie for any situation.

Thank you for being a Movies Made Me listener during the first year of shows! Your support and enthusiasm make this program possible. Because of you, we’ve achieved more than we thought possible over the first 26 episodes. Our thanks to each and every one of you for taking the time to listen and for sharing the show with your friends and followers!

In year one, we have seen how the discussion of films as influential to the creation of our individual identities has joined us together in a mutual appreciation for film as a powerful tool for understanding, personal growth, and exploration of ourselves and the world around us. As we head into year two, we promise to bring you even more fascinating guests who will share their unique stories about the films that have impacted their lives in remarkable ways.

Take a look back at the full year of films chosen by our guests with the Complete List of Influential Films! With over 100 films mentioned over 26 episodes, we’re certain you’ll find something new to discover! Also, take a look at our list of the Most Influential Films, to see which movies have been chosen by more than one guest. Can you guess which ones are the most mentioned? Be sure to use our Contact Us page to let us know when our guests have inspired you to watch something you’ve never seen before, or when they’ve given you a new way of seeing an old favorite.

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