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Story and Craft with Marc Preston

Marc Preston Productions, LLC

Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, coach and major market/syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style

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All Episodes

01:03:14

James Comey | Say More...

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/06/20

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Former FBI Director & Author, James Comey. Comey shares a humorous anecdote about a prank played on him in college, discusses his new crime novel “Westport”, and reflects on his career in law enforcement and government…as well as the challenges of having worked as the FBI Director during the Trump administration. He opens up about his motivations, personal experiences, and the impact of his work on his family. Comey talks about

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01:05:00

Michael Beach | A Journey From Roxbury

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/05/24

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Michael Beach. We chat about Michael’s journey from Boston, to being a working actor for the past few decades. We discuss the turning point in his life that led him from an aspiring football career to the prestigious halls of Juilliard. We touch on his varied roles on shows such as “The Rookie,” “The Mayor of Kingstown,” and “Tulsa King.”Michael touches on his family’s influence, as well as his Cape Verdean heritage. We also

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Catharine Daddario | The City Cat’s Craft

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/05/16

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Catharine Daddario. We cover a lot of ground with Catherine, who has an infectious enthusiasm for her craft. We discuss her New York City upbringing as a "latchkey kid", as well as how she’s adjusting after her recent move to Los Angeles. We discuss the dynamics of growing up alongside her well-known siblings, Matthew and Alexandra Daddario, and the thrill of working on both indie projects and star-studded sets like John

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01:24:48

Shohreh Aghdashloo | Be Brave...But Be Careful

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/04/08

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Shohreh Aghdashloo. We explore Shohreh’s journey from Iran to Hollywood, which is as captivating as her performances. Shohreh shares her early defiance against cultural norms and her celebrated career milestones, including her Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning roles. We discuss her parts in "The Expanse," "24," "Star Trek," “Renfield,” “X-Men” and her role as the voice of the dragon in the Netflix movie,

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54:38

Tye Sheridan | Small Town to Asphalt City

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/03/29

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor, Tye Sheridan, whose journey from child actor to seasoned professional unfolds in this enlightening discussion. We discuss Ty's diverse career, from his beginnings in "The Tree of Life", to his recent venture into producing with "Asphalt City." Ty offers a behind-the-scenes look at his transition from teen roles to more complex adult characters, the influence of working with legends like Spielberg and Clooney, and his grounded

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01:11:05

Anja Savcic | Sarajevo + Vancity = Funny

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2024/03/09

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with talented actor, Anja Savcic. She can currently be seen in the new Prime Video movie, "Ricky Stanicky." Listen in as Anya opens up about her experiences on set with John Cena, Zac Efron, Andrew Santino and Jermaine Fowler, as well as Anja’s roots in Vancouver, Canada and Sarajevo.We also peek behind the curtain of her experience working on multiple projects with writer, director and comedy legend, Peter Farrelly. Anja also discusses

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Jennifer Morrison | Inspiration is Everywhere

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/12/22

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Actor & Director, Jennifer Morrison. We chat about her journey from the theater stage in Chicago, to the dynamic world of television…both in front of and behind the camera. Jennifer shares her early experiences in directing community theater and how her acting roles, especially on hit shows like "House", served as an education for her work as a director.Jennifer discusses the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, from the

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01:06:06

Kylie Rogers | Growing up on Camera

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/11/30

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Kylie Rogers. Listen in as Kylie, a child actor turned accomplished actress, shares her unique experiences and insights from her career. With notable roles in "Fathers and Daughters", "Bo is Afraid" and "Yellowstone", she discusses her latest leading role in the movie "Landscape with Invisible Hand."We also touch on the experience of playing younger versions of characters and the preparation it entails. Kylie shares her love

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59:41

Leigh Steinberg | Major League Mensch

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/11/16

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with legendary Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg. We discuss some of the secrets of peak performance, athlete representation, and the economics of professional sports. Leigh has represented, and continues to represent, some of the biggest and most influential names in professional sports. Leigh shares the core principles that have shaped his career, offers insights into the revolutionary methods he's exploring to rehabilitate injured

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54:02

Graham McTavish | Men in Kilts

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/07/07

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Graham McTavish. We chat about working on the STARZ series, Outlander, as well as the show he and his Outlander co-star, Sam Heughan created for STARZ, Men and Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham. The new season debuts on STARZ on August 11th. We also chat about acting on the Netflix series, The Witcher, as well as the Game of Thrones prequel, House of The Dragon on Max.We discuss Graham’s life growing up in Scotland, to

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58:11

Nathan Kress | Full Circle Freddie

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/06/30

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Nathan Kress! Nathan is a former child actor who has matured into a successful adult actor, director, and producer. Nathan shares his journey from his breakout role on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" to working on the show's reboot on Paramount Plus. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from a child to an adult actor.Nathan also gives us a peek into his personal life - balancing family, career, and the demanding schedule

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54:56

Matt Walsh | Windy City Improvisor

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/06/24

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedic actor, Matt Walsh. We chatted about his Emmy-nominated role as Mike McClintock on Veep, as well as his work as a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). We also discussed Matt’s new Hulu movie, Flamin' Hot.Matt reflects on his time growing up in Chicago, his work on The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live and a number of his other memorable roles in TV and film. We also touch on Matt's podcast Second in Command,

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57:14

Fabiana Udenio | Da Roma al FUBAR

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/06/10

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Fabiana Udenio, the talented Italian actress who plays Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife in the new Netflix series, FUBAR. Fabiana shared her journey from moving to the United States in the late 80s, her experience working on a soap opera in New York, and starring in the classic 80s movie Summer School. We also discussed her being born in Argentina, then her life growing up in Italy.Fabiana and I explore her passion for performing. We

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47:05

Milana Vayntrub | Playing is Good For The Brain

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/05/16

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Milana Vayntrub, whom you may recognize as Lily from the AT&T commercials. We talked about her career, which dates back to when she was just five years old, and what it's like to be an actor in the industry. Listen in as we discuss the importance of standing out in the industry, and how there can only be one Lily.Milana shared her unique background, having been born in Uzbekistan and moving to Los Angeles when

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01:02:30

Sebastian Roché | Nautical Thespian

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/02/09

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Sebastian Roché. You may know him from his roles in The Man in the High Castle, The Young Pope, Vampire Diaries, and Six Underground with Ryan Reynolds. We'll discuss his newest project, Taylor Sheridan's 1923, and the incredible experiences that shaped his life and career.Listen in as Sebastian shares his extraordinary upbringing, living on a sailing boat for six years as his family traveled the Mediterranean,

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56:31

Tom Brooke | Family, Love & Empire of Light

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2023/01/12

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Tom Brooke. He stars in the upcoming Sam Mendes movie, Empire of Light. Tom shared his experiences working with an incredible cast in one of my personal favorite movies, Pirate Radio, as well as his admiration for the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. We also discussed his work in popular TV shows like Bodyguard, Preacher, and The Crown.Tom opened up about his daughter's adaptability while living in different countries

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01:07:34

Dane Cook | Breathe & Believe

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2022/11/29

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, I have a great conversation with legendary comedian, Dane Cook. He’s got a new comedy special called Above it All. We discuss his new show, as well as his journey in comedy…from being inspired by George Carlin to his own rise in the comedy world, as well as the Zen of Myspace. Dane shares stories of his career, including his first time hosting Saturday Night Live, working with Betty White, and his experiences in films like Waiting, Planes, Dan in

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01:13:06

Fred Melamed | Rebooting The Voice

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2022/11/10

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down for a chat with actor, Fred Melamed. Fred has spent decades in film, TV, stage and in the studio as a voiceover actor. He is one of the most recognizable character actors, with memorable roles in films such as In a World, Hail, Caesar! and The Spy Who Dumped Me. His work on TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Morning Show, Barry, Wandavision, and Reboot, which is currently airing on Hulu.We chat about Fred’s story…from growing up in New

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01:05:23

Melissa O'Neil | The Zen of a Rookie

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2022/09/29

This week on the Story and Craft Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented actor, Melissa O'Neil, who plays Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show The Rookie. We talked about everything from her Canadian Idol win at just 17 years old to her experiences on Broadway and her journey from Calgary to Toronto to New York and Los Angeles.We explored Melissa's family heritage and how she's reclaiming her mother's roots while connecting with her father's hidden family. Along the way,

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48:47

Ernie Hudson | Ghostbusting & Quantum Leaps

Story and Craft with Marc Preston ·

2022/09/22

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Ernie Hudson. From his early work on television, to Ghostbusters, Miss Congeniality and Oz, Ernie has been a fixture on television and film for over fifty years. Now, you can catch Ernie in the NBC reboot of the show Quantum Leap.We chat about his journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, and how he raised his four sons while navigating his acting career. Ernie shares his story of getting married at an early age and how marriage is

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