5195 Podcast

WARNING: This episode may contain themes and descriptions that some listeners may find disturbing, triggering, or extremely distressing. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Brad and Jase discuss Mondo Films, Shockumentaries, Shock Websites along with how gore in "real life" and actual murder videos has permeated the internet to a disturbing degree.

The fellas look back at the 80's era toys that they grew up with, the culture of collecting, and the toys they wish they could have gotten as kids. Make sure to check out 5195 Podcast's Social Media Pages for Exclusive Behind The Scenes Photos from this episode!

The fellas get nostalgic about their favorite decade: the 80's. The films, the music, the television shows, the MPAA ratings, the VHS tapes, and so-called "outdated societal norms."

The fellas talk about getting back into the film business, reclaiming excitement in their projects, considering the benefits of crowdfunding, and getting iconic composer Harry Manfredini on board to fast-track "The Vinyl Redemption".

After an ambitious shoot, seven years of productions, and a newly completed script by Jase on deck for a feature, Red 11 takes a turn for the worst and begins to dissolve, sending Brad and Jase into a creative spiral and a deep depression.

The fellas discuss asserting yourself in this business and recognizing your talents. Brad dives into the trials and tribulations behind the production of "Garlic & Gunpowder" and Jase realizes doing things "for the exposure" only takes you so far.

Putting their respective talents to use, the fellas get serious and start putting projects together, making connections within the industry, eventually leading to Brad creating Red 11 Studios. That leads to a pretty "metal" opportunity from Felissa Rose and the connection that eventually brought both Brad and Jase together onto a project.

Studying up and making the attempt to ply their craft, the fellas discuss their beginnings and the earlier efforts to break into "The Biz" like screenwriting contests, SFX portfolios, query letters, comic books, magazine columns, 24-Hour film races, and re-directing when the chips are down.

In this premiere episode, the fellas discuss the films that "made" them, how their interest in pop culture was sparked, and their first foray into filmmaking.