Bad Headshots

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Synopsis

Each week, "Stay Cool, Geek" host Kurt Larson interviews a creative in film, music, theater or art about their journey, and the struggle to stay inspired. Real conversations with real people.

Episodes

  • Sound Designer Jeff Gardner

    30/08/2014 Duration: 46min

    Jeff Gardner can be seen regularly at the historic LA Theater Works, where he performs live sound effects and foley with a rotating cast of talented and well-known actors. Jeff's talents reach far beyond just the sound scope though,  as he also created the award-winning one-man show Kill Your Television. A member of the prestigious Antaeus Company, Jeff talks about his career trajectory, being married to another creative person, and what it's like to work with Christopher Walken. Hint: It's hilarious.

  • Visionary Kerry O'Quinn, Part 2

    16/08/2014 Duration: 01h21min

    Kerry O'Quinn has worked in nearly every capacity of the entertainment industry during his incredible and unique career – film, tv, conventions, musicals, soundtracks, and of course ... the magazine industry. Kerry created and founded Starlog magazine, along with a slew of other indelible classics like Fangoria. He has influenced and inspired thousands of creatives, all while consistently moving forward on his own projects. In part 2 of Kurt's interview, Kerry discusses his own historic interview with Star Wars creator George Lucas, producing Star Trek and Star Wars conventions, and how he ended up directing Rod Serling in a commercial. Kerry also reveals what caused him to leave Starlog and Fangoria, and opens up about some very personal challenges. Despite those speed bumps , Kerry continues to write today and pursue his various creative endeavors at a pace few can compare to. Hear all about those projects and more on this incredibly inspiring edition of Bad Headshots.

  • Visionary Kerry O'Quinn, Part 1

    30/07/2014 Duration: 01h32min

    Kerry O'Quinn has worked in nearly every capacity of the entertainment industry during his incredible and unique career: film, tv, conventions, musicals, soundtracks, and of course ... the magazine industry. Kerry created and founded Starlog magazine, along with a slew of other indelible classics like Fangoria. He has influenced and inspired thousands of creatives, all while consistently moving forward on his own projects. 

  • Director Brian Ging

    30/07/2014 Duration: 01h09min

    Brian Ging is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked in a variety of capacities, including producer, director, and editor. Brian's work has been seen by audiences worldwide, and been screened at a variety of acclaimed film festivals including the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. Brian discusses his controversial first feature, American Yearbook, and how he made it with little to no money. He also discusses the balance between personal ambitions and practical ones. That, and for Stay Cool, Geek fans, he teases his new doc- Comix the Movie. 

  • Actress Dylan Jones

    30/07/2014 Duration: 01h01min

    Dylan Jones has overcome quite a bit in her creative journey. In what became a very raw interview, Dylan discusses her role in the cult classic Ghost World, how she maintains balance in a household with two creatives, and how she beat addiction and went on to front the rock band Freakstar. 

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