WRAP DRINKS
ShittyRigs
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. For years, Shitty Rigs has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase the ingenuity and problem solving skills they use to get the shots they need. Building upon that philosophy, we present Wrap Drinks; a podcast dedicated to talking with those same film & television professionals as they tell us what got into the industry, offer tips & tricks they’ve learned, and share some of their more thrilling experiences from set. There's a fine line between "shitty" and "genius," join us as we cross it together.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 2h 36min
#010 - Brandon Taylor // Key Grip
Brandon Taylor is a key grip in New York City. Join us as he shares some of his set stories, like getting a dolly up a stubborn flight of stairs, talks about some of the best gear to use on set, and gives advice on how to make a condor do a wheelie (if you're feeling risky). Whether you're a seasoned key grip or you're just starting out, this podcast is full of valuable insights. So listen in and learn from Brandon's adventures, you might just save yourself a headache or two.Support the show
Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 30min
#009 - Josiah Van Dien // Tour Photographer
Josiah Van Dien, a tour photographer for celebrities like Shawn Mendes, talks with us about his experience shooting concerts, being on tour 305 Days out of the year, and his tips for getting the perfect shot. 10 years in the industry, Josiah shares his insights on how to capture the energy of a live performance and some of the challenges and rewards of being a tour photographer.Support the show
Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 24min
#008 - Jordy Vandeput // YouTube Creator
Jordy Vandeput is the founder of Cinecom, a YouTube channel with over 2.5 million subscribers, focusing on tutorial videos about VFX, editing, and filmmaking. Join us as Jordy shares his processes for the videos he creates and his thoughts on the future of the creator industry.Support the show
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 38min
#007 - Alan Kudan // Sound Mixer
Alan Kudan is a sound mixer, the voice of God on our show, and host of Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how to book more jobs, union versus non-union jobs, and hear some really interesting experiences from his time in the industry.Support the show
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Apr 1, 2023 • 1h 41min
#006 - Adam Lukens // Gaffer & Equipment Rental House Owner
Adam Lukens is a gaffer, co-owner of Brooklyn Lighting and Grip, and fernet maker. His time of set has had him working in some of the most random locations in the US under brutal conditions. Listen in as he talks about his favorite rigs and equipment, building secret lounges behind set walls, and what it takes to have the best wrap party.Support the show
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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 55min
#005 - Corey Tatarczuk // Production Designer
Corey Tatarczuk shares some of her insane experiences in NYC. She has done it all from running a NYC Youth Film Program to creating some truly epic sets, including building a lake inside of a warehouse. Learn what it takes to thrive in the art department and how having friends all over can help you get anything done.Support the show
Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
#004 - Bryan Kelley // Grip
Bryan Kelley's time as a grip has brought him all over. Listen in as he talks about what grips do on set, some of the experiences he has had on set, and what it's like being recognized as the real life embodiment of a mascot when you're far away from home.Support the show
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Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 52min
#003 - Smokey Nelson // Director of Photography
Director of photography Smokey Nelson, aka the MAD SCIENTIST, talks with us about risk management, problem solving in the moment, and how being adaptable led him to traveling the globe as part of his storied career.Support the show
9 snips
Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
#002 - Martin Flores // Filmmaker
Martin Flores shares with us some of his incredible encounters with famous filmmakers and experiences working in the film industry.Support the show
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Feb 21, 2023 • 58min
#001 - Mike and Bert // Co-Founders of ShittyRigs
Director of photography Mike Farino and grip/electric Bert Mayer speak about where they met each other, how working together led them to the creation of Shitty Rigs, and how the once innocent blog grew into the globally recognized brand it is today.Support the show
