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Film Folk Lore

Jed, Justin, Heather Rae, Sarah, Collier, and Penny

The Film Folk Lore Podcast delivers “crew-centric” POVs every week, each season filled with a fantastic variety of categories. We offer 5 major variations of our show as well as a summer mini-series. We have interviews with other industry professionals, film history episodes called “Legendary Lore”, urban legend and rumor episodes called “Tea Time at the Rumor Mill”, roundtable discussions on a myriad of film topics, and safety minded episodes meant to educate and illustrate why safety should always

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All Episodes

1:20

Summer Film Club Teaser!

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/08/01

Happy Summer film folks! We've got another special treat for you to hold you over between seasons. Join Heather Rae, Jed, Justin, Chris, and a very special guest as we talk about the movies that made us. Each episode we'll pick one of our hosts' favorite movie to discuss in depth. Stay tuned! First episode airs 8/8/25. Enjoy the show!

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47:26

SOS: Safety on Set, Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)...

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/06/21

You're traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of accidents, oversight, and aftermaths. A journey into a shadowy land of broken protocol and (hard?)-learned lessons. You just crossed into... The Film Folk Lore Zone. In Part 2 of our Season 2 finale, we conclude our deep dive into the Twilight Zone: The Movie tragedy—one of the most infamous safety failures in Hollywood history. We finish unpacking how it changed the industry, what went wrong, and what it

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46:14

SOS: Safety on Set, Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)...

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/06/13

There is a fifth dimension, beyond which that is known to man. A dimension where safety is an afterthought and senseless production methods run rampant. It is a place we call Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). And this is the Film Folk Lore Podcast Season 2 finale! (Pt.1) This week we explore the sci-fi film's production disaster that resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and 2 illegally hired child actors. Another reminder that safety is paramount. Enjoy the

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52:53

Special Effects, Justin

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/06/07

Ahoy Film Friends! We have a blast of a crew interview for you today. Our friend Justin (different Justin!) comes by to chat all things special effects, and we talk ‘splosions, fire, atmosphere, rigs, and the safety that is paramount to pull it all off. Don’t be a retardant and join us for a great interview with the fantastic and knowledgeable special effects guru, Justin FX! Enjoy the Show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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58:14

Legendary Lore: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, To drink...

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/05/31

Ahoy film friends and welcome back for another installment of Legendary Lore! Fill up your tanks and strap some firepower to your car, because this week we're getting into Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome! Is Justin afraid of helicopters? Why was a "company-wide memo" sent out about not drinking on set? Does Tina Turner appear at the oasis to rehydrate you when your stranded in the desert? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy the

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58:14

SOS: Safety on Set, Heaven's Gate (1980)

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/05/23

Howdy film folks! Saddle up for another installment of Safety on Set this week as we explore Michael Cimino's (probably self-proclaimed masterpiece) Heaven's Gate. Don't worry, we don't have twenty minutes of intro music just for this episode, as much as we wanted to do that. We discover a possible cause for the fall of United Artists. Heather Rae names the current era of Hollywood we're in. And when are we going to learn that barring the AHA from set is huge red flag? Enjoy the show!Trigger

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57:18

Roundtable: The State of….Well, Everything

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/05/17

We’re back, Folkerinos!! We appreciate your patience while we took a little hiatus, and today we catch you up on what’s been happening with the US entertainment industry, we attempt to decipher what a tariff on films could even mean, we speculate what is likely coming, and we share some exciting news about what is happening with us and the podcast!! Don’t forget to like and subscribe!!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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2:39

Spring Break Announcement

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/04/11

Hey there film folks. Turns out we needed a break more than we thought. We'll be back soon with more of your favorite behind-the-scenes content though. So stay tuned!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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67:32

SOS: Safety on Set, Animals were harmed in the making...

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/03/28

TRIGGER WARNING: As the title suggests, this episode contains stories of animals being harmed on film productions. With that said... Hey film folks! we're back this week with the next installation of our Safety on Set series, And it's a heavy one. We explore the harsh realities of production before the formation of the AHS (American Humane Society). And unfortunately it doesn't stop there. Join us in paying respects to all the animal actors who couldn't say, "I don't want to be in your stupid

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84:12

Construction, Paul

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/03/21

Welcome back, Film Folks, for another fantastic interview this week. Paul's here to represent the Construction Department! From getting an early introduction to film on some iconic projects in Ireland, to building furniture on no sleep, and being sent back to the future on a park bench. Paul breaks down the ins and outs of how sets get built. Measure twice, cut once people. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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41:20

Legendary Luck: Happy St. Patty's Day!

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/03/14

Happy St. Patty's Day film friends. Today we bring you the luck of the Ir...er...film industry to you, with some fun behind the scenes/making of/little known facts from our world, where happenstance led to greatness and moments we all know and love. So go grab a Guiness and kiss a blarney stone. We hope you enjoy and have a fun and safe St. Patrick's. Sláinte!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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57:25

Legendary Lore: Titanic, Part Deux

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/03/07

The boat is back baby! Dive back in with us this week as we continue our exploration of Titanic. How cold was Kate (and everyone else) in that water? Why is it important to have quality welding on things that float? Who put the PCP in the chowder? And why doesn't Cameron like talking about that door? All this and more in this installment of Legendary Lore. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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41:41

Mail Bag!

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/02/28

You asked, we took a long time to think about it, and we answered. It's our first mail bag! Want your question answered? Be like Anonymous or that guy or the name with all the numbers in it, and send your questions or comments to filmfolklorepodcast@gmail.com to get them featured on the show! Or slide into our DMs on the socials. We would love to do this more often, but we need to hear from you. Unless your question is "What's a movie?" Because we're still trying to figure that one out

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47:40

Legendary Lore: Titanic, Pt. 1

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/02/21

Welcome back film folks for another installment of Legendary Lore! We've got a big one for you this week. One might even say it's the biggest ever built. This week we dive into (*hehe) Mij Cameron's epic romance, Titanic (1997). Why is it a nightmare for a director to be on walkie talkie? How did Kate Winslet survive this entire shoot? Is it ever ok to throw temper tantrums when you're the boss? Also, Chris has some 'splainin' to do, and if you haven't guessed who it is yet, we finally reveal who

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36:44

V-Day Episode! The thin line between love & hate on set

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/02/14

Happy Valentine's Day Film Folks. We've got a steamy episode for you today. Join us on this special day to play romance edition of "find the fake movie title." Then Zoe and Justin test their knowledge of real-life set romances. Did McAdams really fall for Gosling's abs on "Notebook"? Did Swayze put Grey in a corner while shooting "Dirty Dancing?" All this and more to get you in the loving mood today. Enjoy the show!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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53:33

SOS: Safety on Set, The Crow (1994)

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/02/08

Well, well, well, what do we have here? Why, our long teased new segment has arrived! And what better way to segue us from “Rust” to this other than with 1994 goth action classic“The Crow”. Today we are covering the tragic death of Brandon Lee on set. Join us as we discuss, what happened, what could’ve prevented it, and what it changed for the future of the entertainment industry. Zoe says, “Don’t be a crow show, and not

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70:42

Henry, Graphics

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/01/31

Welcome back film folks for another great interview this week! Ever wonder which role on set is responsible for the logos of great brands such as Booty Sweat Energy Drink, Los Pollos Hermanos, or maybe even Sex Panther Cologne? Well we have Henry today to tell us all about the Graphic Design in the Art Department! Henry gives us some great insight into his filmmaking journey and creative process with a good dose of nostalgia. Just remember, don't scan the QR codes on a film set. Enjoy the

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68:50

Tea Time at the Rumor Mill 4 Presents: What Ifs

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/01/27

TTATRM is back, baybeee! And what is there an endless sea of? “What Ifs” and that is exactly what we cover today are three random “What Ifs” that were very close to becoming realities. Did the world miss out on these, or did we all collectively dodge some bullets? We weigh in and give our thoughts, but so can you! Tell us what you think. Or just enjoy! But you have to enjoy. Chris says so.https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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41:04

Rusted Pt. 5, The End

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/01/18

It’s the final Rust down! Do do do, do! It’s finally time to tie a bow on our Rust series. We cover the outcome of the Baldwin trial and where all of this leaves us. Please enjoy and don’t worry because we would never curse you to a window without opening a car hole….wait. How does that expression go? Anyhoo, new segment coming soon! Woohoo!https://www.filmfolklorepodcast.com/https://www.patreon.com/FilmFolkLorePodcast

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29:18

Legendary Lore Minisode: Remembering Covid Times

Film Folk Lore ·

2025/01/10

Everyone is sick! It's that time of the year. So grab a big ol' bottle of Vitamin C and join Jed and Justin this week to chat illness, and lack thereof. We thought we could use a reminder that Covid sucks, so here we are to reminisce on a weirder time.And although we don't like the circumstances, we're happy to bring you our first ever video episode! Mainly because the only way we could meet was on Zoom this week. So go check that out on YouTube if you want a glimpse into our dwellings. Enjoy the

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