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The Boom

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

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00:21:17

Jose Marquez on bringing inclusivity into filmmaking

The Boom ·

2023/09/15

Dr. Jose Marquez, co-founder of the Georgia Latino International Film Festival, joins Jewel for a discussion about the festival’s past, present, and future. One of the goals of the festival is to increase the Latino presence in all aspects of film and TV, from acting and directing to financing and producing. Mentioned this episode: Fran Drescher's re-election Spectrum reaches carriage agreement with Disney Out On Film – Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival Have a question for The Boom? Email us

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00:28:48

Emily Rose discusses building a production company in...

The Boom ·

2023/09/08

Jewel talks with actress, producer, and co-founder of North Rose Pictures, Emily Rose, about her production company, acting, and how she’s navigated through a pandemic and two strikes. Jewel, Emily and producer Kevin also share their favorite television and film remakes. Mentioned this episode: The Little Mermaid The Other Black Girl Film Festivals in Georgia Have a question for The Boom? Email us at podcasts@wabe.org. This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker

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00:28:28

Topher Payne on working through the WGA strike

The Boom ·

2023/09/01

Screenwriter Topher Payne joins Jewel to talk about how the Writers Guild of America strike is impacting him, both professionally and personally. Find all of the works that Topher discusses on his website. Jewel also shares how listeners can list their Georgia home to be a possible filming location. Mentioned this episode: Hollywood Reporter on AMPTP proposal Letter from the WGA to members Have a question for The Boom? Email us at podcasts@wabe.org. This episode of The Boom was produced

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00:32:40

Kathleen Bertrand talks representation at BronzeLens...

The Boom ·

2023/08/25

Jewel sits down with Kathleen Bertrand, executive producer of BronzeLens Film Festival. Kathleen discusses the origins of the festival, the necessity of diversity behind and in front of the camera, and what’s on tap for this year’s festival, running now through August 27. Jewel also covers how the strikes are impacting productions in Georgia and other industry news. This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original

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00:33:18

Eric Goins and Mike Pniewski break down the SAG-AFTRA...

The Boom ·

2023/08/18

The Boom is here. In our first episode, Jewel speaks with the current and former presidents of the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta chapter, Eric Goins and Mike Pniewski. Eric and Mike give updates and discuss the larger meaning of the current strike, explaining how it impacts local actors and artists. Jewel also shares how she got here and covers this week’s biggest industry news stories. Thanks for joining us for our first shot! Mentioned this episode: Paris is Burning BronzeLens Film

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00:01:35

Introducing: The Boom

The Boom ·

2023/08/11

A weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker, The Boom premieres on Friday, August 18.

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00:33:39

"Target Practice," "Bug Hill" & "Blue Jay"

The Boom ·

2023/02/27

Modern day lynching, preserving your family's legacy and getting out of a rut. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield look at three short films from the last episode of Atlanta On Film's first season. Yasmin Neal's "Target Practice," Gabrielle Morse's "Bug Hill" and "Blue Jay" from Andre McCoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:25:29

"It Is Well" & "Guilty Until Proven Innocent"

The Boom ·

2023/02/20

Doing the work, even when the odds are stacked against you. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss "It Is Well," a documentary about the Reverend Doctor Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. by filmmaker Bennie R. Mitchell, III. and Eddie G.'s short film "Guilty Until Proven Innocent," about a black man who has been arrested for killing a police officer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:28:22

"The Defenders" & "Lillian Smith: Breaking The Silence"

The Boom ·

2023/02/13

The impact of speaking up. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield talk about two documentaries. "The Defenders" from Roderick Red and Sarah Campbell plus another film from Hal Jacobs, "Lillian Smith: Breaking The Silence." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:28:01

"Perception" & "Common Good Atlanta: Breaking Down...

The Boom ·

2023/02/06

A mom overcomes her prejudice. Offering college courses to people in Georgia's prisons. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr take a look at Harrison Chandler's short film "Perception" and talk about the documentary "Common Good Atlanta: Breaking Down The Walls Of Mass Incarceration" from Hal Jacobs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:30:53

"Read Between The Lines" & "Surviving The Silence"

The Boom ·

2023/01/30

Finding courage and finding love. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield talk about the short film "Read Between The Lines" from Adante Watts and Cindy L. Abel's documentary "Surviving The Silence." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:26:04

"Flames" & "Queer Moxie"

The Boom ·

2023/01/23

Two love-letters. One to your younger self and one to queer Atlanta. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss Quincy and Deondray Gossfield's short film "Flames" and the documentary "Queer Moxie" from Heather Provoncha and Leo Hollen, Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:21:59

"Vestirse," "The Duchess Of Grant Park" & "The...

The Boom ·

2023/01/16

Empowerment through fashion, royal rule of a city park, escaping toxicity. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield cover three short films: John e. Kilberg's "Vestirse," Ava Davis's "The Duchess of Grant Park" and Mya-Breyana Morton's "The Traveler." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:30:38

"Over My Dead Body" & "Landlocked"

The Boom ·

2023/01/09

After a drag mother passes, the family ignores that part of their life. A son goes on a road trip with his estranged, transgender parent. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr talk about Quinlan Orear's short film "Over My Dead Body" and "Landlocked" from Timothy Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:01:17

Introducing Atlanta On Film: The Podcast

The Boom ·

2023/01/04

From WABE Studios, Atlanta On Film: The Podcast is a companion podcast featuring the filmmakers presented in WABE TV’s Atlanta On Film show. The first season includes films from Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ film festival, as well as Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss the films, play clips and listen to what filmmakers had to say about their work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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