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In Love with the Process Podcast

Join the thrilling journey of film director Mike Pecci as he fearlessly dives into the realm of chasing his dreams. Buckle up and get ready for the exhilarating ride as he embarks on the adventure of preparing for his very first Hollywood feature film! Grab those noise-cancelling headphones and immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of the hottest new synth-wave music. Picture yourself sipping on a cold beer and savoring home-smoked BBQ while engaging in candid conversations with Pecci and a

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1:29:52

EP345 | Screenwriting: Building Worlds Before Page...

In Love with the Process Podcast ·

2025/04/29

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with rising screenwriter Steele James, a storyteller who's finally found his rhythm — and the confidence to trust the unique process that sets him apart.Before ever writing page one, Steele fully immerses himself in his characters’ world: using Google Maps to scout their neighborhoods, imagining where they work, where they live, and what their daily lives look like. It's about living inside the story before ever telling it —

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2:08:31

RPRT48 | Emotional Horror Done Right: The COME HOME...

In Love with the Process Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Have you seen COME HOME yet? If not—don’t worry, you’re about to get the ultimate behind-the-scenes companion.On this episode of Right Place / Right Time, hosts Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams finally sit down to unpack the making of their award-winning horror short COME HOME, which tore through the festival circuit this year. From the earliest spark of the idea to the intense character work, on-set struggles, emotional breakthroughs, and the gritty, hands-on filmmaking that brought it all to

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1:52:53

EP344 | How Gazer Is Helping Lead the Indie Film...

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2025/04/22

In this thrilling episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci chats with cinematographer Matheus Bastos about the indie film revolution making waves in Europe. Matheus’s film Gazer is part of a new wave of raw, authentic cinema that’s finding its place in the spotlight, especially at European film festivals.Matheus shares how Gazer, shot with a small crew and a passion for storytelling, found the perfect moment to join the larger movement of indie films pushing against the confines of

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1:00:58

RPRT47 | Why do we keep fighting?! (w/ Mike Pecci)

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2025/04/17

Tune in now to this week’s electrifying episode of Right Place, Right Time, where host Mike Pecci dives deep into the lifeblood of creativity and why it’s more vital than ever to rally around the artists in our lives. Today, Mike shares a raw, heart‑to‑heart phone call with a longtime friend on the brink of walking away from their filmmaking dreams—truly at their wit’s end after battling Hollywood’s endless roadblocks.Together they unpack:The brutal ups and downs of getting a film greenlit in

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1:20:39

EP343 | Busted Bones, Broken Myths & The Punisher...

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2025/04/15

Busted Bones, Broken Myths & The Punisher Truth Bomb On today’s raw and unfiltered episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci pulls back the curtain on life post-accident. From confronting his fear of the dark spiral of opioid addiction to navigating the emotional landmines of recovery, Mike opens up about how a shattered shoulder reshaped his outlook on pain, purpose, and partnership. It’s an honest, gritty check-in about finding strength in vulnerability, leaning on the people who

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1:04:14

RPRT46 | A Sonic Journey Through Puerto Rico (w/ J.J....

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2025/04/10

Lance takes us deep into the heart of Puerto Rico this week, solo and unfiltered, as he ventures to the Pearl of the Seas for the wedding of his good buddy J.J. Cotto. In true no-nonsense style, they dive into the messy, beautiful realities of marriage, and peel back the layers between mainland Puerto Ricans—the Nuyoricans—and the islanders whose roots pulse with a fierce, unapologetic passion. It’s not just talk, either. Along the way, you’re treated to the undeniable sounds of the island—a sonic

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2:28:28

EP342 | Unlocking the Soul of an Indie Record Label...

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2025/04/08

On today's episode of the In Love with the Process Podcast, host Mike Pecci takes us on a unique musical journey into the soulful sounds of Colemine Records. Do you love Tarantino films or Scorsese movies? Does a brass section elevate your favorite tracks? And if you're new to soul music, fear not—Terry Cole, the owner of Colemine Records, guides us through his world. From running a record store to launching a label, Terry unveils the process behind discovering the sounds that truly move him. This

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1:58:03

RPRT45 | Before You Say Yes: Red Flags in Creative...

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2025/04/03

On today's podcast, director and photographer Gina Manning shares a jaw-dropping account of her collaboration gone wrong. Hired to creatively direct a series of projects for a client, Gina and her crew were denied proper credit—while the client even listed themselves as a codirector in the project credits, falsely claiming the work Gina did. What began as a creative collaboration quickly devolved into a series of gaslighting moments that put her credibility to the test. In this candid episode,

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1:42:35

EP341 | Emmy Award Wining Cinematography (w/...

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2025/04/01

Cameras, CAMERAS, CAMERAS! Mike sits down with the one and only Christopher Ross; Director of Photography for recent TV hits SHOGUN, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, and THE AGENCY. Grab your favorite film stock and you fastest glass and pull up a seat as these two cinema nerds journey deep into how Cinematography helps find emotional resonance in the machine that is filmmaking while looking past accomplishments andfanfare in order to define oneself as an artist through collaboration. From dealing with

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1:09:15

RPRT43 | Time Travel to Transformation: The Moments...

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2025/03/27

On today's episode of the Right Place, Right Time podcast, hosts Lance A. Williams and Mike Pecci journey back in time to explore the moments that shape us as adults. They dive into the process of growing, changing, and shedding our protective shells to become someone new. Mike also reflects on loss, sharing the poignant story of their pet rat's recent passing. This introspective episode will leave you rethinking your own life choices.► Mike’s IG► Lance’s IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:46:15

EP340 | Stay in LA (w/ Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson,...

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2025/03/25

On today’s episode, host Mike Pecci checks in on the health of the film industry in a post-strike, post-streamer-shakeup world. From slashed budgets to runaway productions, the filmmaking landscape in Los Angeles has changed — and not for the better.Mike is joined by powerhouse filmmakers Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, and David Lawson — the creative minds behind cult favorites like The Endless, Spring, Synchronic, and Something in the Dirt — to dig deep into how tax incentives, studio decisions,

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1:37:35

EP 339 | Spinach & Gore: Shocking Secrets Behind the...

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2025/03/18

This week, Mike connects internationally with filmmaker Paul Stephen Mann to crack open the can on Popeye’s spinach—and not in the way you’d expect. They dive into the challenges of transforming timeless public domain content into a fun, scary cult horror, wrestling with trademark restrictions and film-making pitfalls along the way. Ever heard of a Popeye horror film? Mike and Paul unpack the wild idea, explore the art of gore done right, and share insights on making films that are as daring as they

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1:14:56

RPRT43 | Shocking Accident! Host Mike Pecci Suffers...

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2025/03/13

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, host Mike Pecci found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time—and the results were gruesome. This week, he takes listeners through the unfiltered, gut-wrenching details of his major injury, an event so intense it could alter his life forever. How did it happen? What does this mean for his future—and for the podcast?Buckle up, because this episode is raw, real, and unlike anything we’ve ever done before. Don’t miss it!► Mike’s IG► Lance’s IG Hosted on Acast

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LOVE SANDWICH | Baron Corbin’s Ultimate Grilled...

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2025/03/11

On today's episode of the LOVE SANDWICH PODCAST, host Mike Pecci embarks on a delicious quest for the world's greatest grilled cheese sandwich. Joining him is none other than Wrestler and actor Baron Corbin, a man whose sandwich obsession is as epic as his larger-than-life persona. Together, they share hilarious and heartwarming love sandwich stories, debate the wrong way to order a Philly cheesesteak, and discover a bond as irresistible as the perfect bite between two slices of bread. Tune in for

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1:30:09

RPRT42 | Unlock the Stage: Your Guide to Scoring...

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2025/03/06

Oh my gosh, you guys, the latest episode of Right Place Right Time is absolutely fantastic! Mike and Lance brought on the phenomenal Karen Gutierrez—yes, THE Karen who runs Advertising & Audience Development at Geffen Playhouse, rocks as Black Rebirth Collective Board Chair and VS. Theatre Board Member, and even schools as a CalArts Adjunct Professor. She totally proves that LA theatre isn’t dead; it’s alive and Hungry Like the Wolf for a comeback!Karen spills all the backstage tea on her

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1:31:09

EP338 | Studio vs. Indie Horror: The Secret to...

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2025/03/04

Ever wonder if making a successful indie film means Hollywood will come knocking? And if they do, how do you protect your vision when pitching to a studio—and keep it intact from set to edit?Director Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) returns to the show to talk about his first studio film, Heart Eyes—a bloody slasher-meets-romantic-comedy mashup with all the signature chaos of a Ruben film. Host Mike Pecci and Ruben dive deep into the process, from the high-stakes pitch to the pressures of

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2:07:16

RPRT41 | Making Art, Making Noise: Right Time to Be...

In Love with the Process Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Pull up a chair to an episode that feels like a family feast as Mike and Lanceare joined by Andrea Wasse, a singer/songwriter and close friend of the podcast, as they discuss the positivity of creating art when starting a punk rock band out of rebellion in pursuit of finding an identity while struggling with performance anxiety that comes with being center stage yet still realizing how artistic honesty can truly effect others around you organically while trying to disconnect for social norms.►

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1:49:43

EP 337 | Cinematography: Nominated for an Oscar!? (w/...

In Love with the Process Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Hop on your Dolly track and grab your camera and headphones and listen in as Mike and Andrea Gavazzi discuss the process of reducing a film to its core by capturing pure emotion by using intention when peering through the lens. Andrea is currently Nominated for an Oscar for Live Action Short Film “A Lien” which highlights the horrors of the Bureaucratic process and tries to find a glimmer of empathy for the struggles immigrants have to endure.► Andrea’s IG► Mike's IG► ILWP's IG——SPONSORS——►

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1:07:08

RPRT40 | From Baywatch to Horror Filmmaker (w/ Brande...

In Love with the Process Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Grab a trusty floatation device for this week’s episode as a Lance-less Mike dives head first into the deep end with a Baywatch Lifeguard, Playboy Playmate andFilm/TV Producer; Brande Roderick. Together they swim throughthe amazing journey that brought Brande her international stardom at the age of 25 and how she kept her head on straight with a tsunami of fame at the beginning of an unforgettable career.► Brande’s IG► Mike’s IG► Lance’s IG►In Love The Process►Right Place Right Time►Atmotube

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1:52:53

EP 336 | Kaiju Unleashed (w/ Shawn Pryor)

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2025/02/18

This week on In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci is joined by author Shawn Pryor for an epic deep dive into the legendary world of Kaiju! With Shawn’s new book, Kaiju Unleashed, as their guide, they embark on a mission to make Godzilla do a happy dance by celebrating the rich legacy of giant monsters. Along the way, Shawn shares what makes his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, so special—beyond just bourbon. Get ready to unleash your love for all things Kaiju!►Mike Pecci's IG►ILWP's IG►Shawn’s

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