Life in the Credits

• 137 Seconds with Writer and Director Jim Vendiola

  Jim Vendiola, Writer and Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Seconds, a 1966 psychological thriller film. Jim shares what it’s like having a career as a writer, director, and producer for independent short films. He discusses his love for the horror genre, developing his neo-noir limited series Argus with co-creator LeLe Park as part of the NewNarratives Initiative from NewFilmmakers LA and WarnerMedia OneFifty, and the joy of creating his short film, Pretty Pickle. Jim plays our “Motion Picture Swaparama” game. Follow Jim on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Vimeo @jimvendiola, or IMDb. Find more of Jim’s work at JimVendiola.com.  Watch Pretty Pickle on directorsnotes.com. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

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• 136 Extraction II with Stunt Film Pilot and Aerial Coordinator Fred North

  Fred North, Stunt Film Pilot and Aerial Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Extraction II, a 2023 action film. Fred shares what it’s like having a career as a stunt pilot and aerial coordinator for action movies. He discusses designing the train stunt sequence for Extraction II, setting the Guinness World Record for “Altitude with a Helicopter,” and writing his memoir, Flying Sideways, with his wife Peggy. Fred plays our “Filmagories” game. Follow Fred on Instagram and TikTok @fred_north, YouTube @frednorth4541, or IMDb. Buy Flying Sideways and check out more of Fred’s work at fred-north.com.  Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

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• 135 Forrest Gump with Actor Eric Nenninger

  Eric Nenninger, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Forrest Gump, a 1994 comedy-drama film. Eric shares what it’s like having a career as an actor for film, television, and theater. He discusses landing his role on ⁠Malcolm in the Middle⁠, teaching acting at ⁠Lesly Kahn & Co.⁠ in Los Angeles, and filming ⁠Generation Kill⁠ in South Africa. Eric plays our “Box of Chocolates” game. Follow Eric on ⁠Instagram⁠ @ericnenninger or ⁠IMDb.⁠ Find more of his work at ⁠activepitch.com/ericnenninger⁠. Stream HBO's ⁠Winning Time⁠ and ⁠Generation Kill ⁠on ⁠Max⁠ and ⁠Malcolm in the Middle⁠ on ⁠Hulu⁠. Rate and review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠, contribute to our ⁠Patreon⁠, or shop at⁠ lifeinthecredits.com⁠. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

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• 134 Children of Men with Filmmaker Ben Rekhi

  Ben Rekhi, Filmmaker, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Children of Men, a 2019 sci-fi thriller film. Ben shares what it’s like having a career as a writer, director, and producer of feature and documentary films. He discusses interning with Roger Deakins on O Brother, Where Art Thou?, working in film finance at IM Global, and winning Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Gawad Urian Awards as well as Best Actress at the 69th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards for Watch List. Ben plays our “Evil Plans” game. Follow Ben on Instagram@rekh_creation, Twitter @BenRekhi, or IMDb. Find more of his work at benrekhi.com. Watch List, Waterborne, The Ashram, and The Reunited States are available to stream now on Amazon. Ben recommends The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin, available in audio at Audible and in print. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

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• 133 Joker with Professional Cue Card Handler Wally Feresten

  Wally Feresten, Professional Cue Card Handler, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Joker, a 2019 psychological thriller film. Wally shares what it’s like having a career as a professional cue card handler for Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night With Seth Meyers. He discusses the importance of good handwriting, founding New York City Cue Cards, and working with Betty White on SNL. He also shares stories from the set of Joker. Wally plays our “Evil Plans” game. Follow Wally on Instagram @cuecardwally_official, Twitter @cuecardwally, or IMDb. Find more of Wally’s work at cuecardsbywally.com. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

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