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NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau

Tj Sebastian & Brian Plaideau

A podcast about acting, filmmaking, and the improv scene in New Orleans.

tv & film film interviews

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39:42

Nick Marchan: Casting a Smile

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2026/03/04

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. What if the thing you’ve been hiding is the thing that books you? We sit down with actor and singer Nick Marchan, who turned a smile he once avoided into thirty-plus commercial credits, a speaking role on Peacock’s Twisted Metal, and a blueprint for building a career in the Southeast film scene. The thread that runs through his story is simple and hard to practice: lead with the strength that gets you hired, then use it to earn ...

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32:47

Brian Plaideau: RetroCon Spotlight

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2026/02/25

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. The mics heat up with a New Orleans cadence and a grin, and we waste no time jumping from name quirks and Yat roots into the gritty, funny truth of Mardi Gras season. Bathroom strategy, king cake experiments, and parade math set the scene before we pivot into the bigger story: how a small show and two local creatives grew from early credits and live invites to landing a guest table at RetroCon. It’s part hometown diary, part cre...

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29:00

Davey Lusco: RetroCon Origins

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2026/02/18

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A rainy four-hour trade day, a handful of CRTs, and a line out the door—Louisiana RetroCon started small but struck a nerve. We sit down with founder Davey Lusco to unpack how a community-first retro gaming convention grew from neighborhood roots into a two-city schedule with Morgan City this winter and a flagship weekend in Gonzales on August 1–2. If you’ve ever wished big cons offered more play and less noise, this story will ...

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36:13

Terin Gary: From Travel Blogger to Actor

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2026/02/11

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A travel itch turned into a life shift. We sit down with Terin from Traveling with Terin to trace how a family plan to tent-camp through lockdown became a mission to spotlight Louisiana’s culture, hidden eats, and small-town stories—then veered into indie filmmaking. Voiced by Brian Plaideau Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal ...

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32:16

Ash Reese: Cajun Cartoon Worlds

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2026/02/04

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Filmmaker Ashe Reese walks us through creating his own cartoon series from scratch. Ash’s Cajun roots fuel the voice of his shows, from food and festivals to the rhythms of Gulf Coast talk. He’s intentional about balancing local flavor with wider appeal, sanding just enough to travel while keeping the soul intact. And yes, we talk AI. Ash rejects the shortcut culture that treats prompts as authorship. For him, AI is a power tool...

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31:53

Warren Mitchell: Chasing A Dream On Film

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2026/01/28

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A guitar class, a choir stand, and a daydream: that’s where our conversation with filmmaker Warren Mitchell begins—and it quickly unfolds into the raw, unvarnished story behind his debut feature, Aspire. Warren opens up about discovering his autism diagnosis, choosing transparency as a creative tool, and shaping a story about independence, work, and love in New Orleans that reflects reality without reducing it to a label. Voiced...

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33:15

Danielle Lanoux: Crafting Special Effects

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2026/01/21

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Blood doesn’t just happen on camera; it’s engineered, tested, and coaxed into place under brutal lighting and tighter timelines. We bring SFX artist Danielle Lanoux into the studio to explore how a New Orleans special effects and makeup artist turns scripts into convincing wounds, old-age transformations, and head-turning practical effects without breaking budgets or skin barriers. Her journey from respiratory therapy to film gi...

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33:21

David Rabalais: Gumbo, Ghosts, And The Fois

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2026/01/14

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A haunted gumbo, a bayou curse, and an indie crew determined to pull off the wildest horror-comedy to come out of South Louisiana—this conversation goes deep into how “The Fois” became a full-on feature. We sit down with writer-director David Rabalais to unpack the origin of the cursed recipe, the family story at its center, and the gleefully gross folklore that turns a quiet town upside down. It’s equal parts heart and chaos: a...

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14:15

Bob Zany: Finding The Punchline

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2026/01/07

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A nun with a net, a waffle iron payday, and a catchphrase that almost got cut—our time with Bob Zany is a masterclass in how comedy actually works. We trace his arc from a 15-year-old on The Gong Show to a weekly radio presence and a Las Vegas residency, pulling apart the craft choices that keep a room laughing even when everything around the show goes sideways. Voiced by Brian Plaideau Support the show Follow us on IG @nolafilm...

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70:45

John Dylan Atkins: Two Super Bowl Spots And A Torn...

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2025/12/31

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. What if your best shot at booking arrives the moment you stop trying to impress? We sit down with actor John Dylan Atkins to unpack how he booked two Super Bowl commercials in the same year, the surprising freedom of low‑pressure auditions, and why grounded reactions often beat big choices. From super bowl commercial spots to a director who rewrote on the fly after John tore his Achilles, this conversation blends craft insight w...

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45:40

Matthew Carroll: Wet Paint And Open Wounds

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2025/12/24

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Some stories are heavy because they’re true. Wet Paint, Matt Carroll’s new film, follows three 17-year-old girls whose friend dies by suicide—and their decision to push back when the adults and institutions around them default to silence. We invited Matt on to talk about the project, and the conversation went deep fast: real loss, real stigma, and a real plan to make student mental health less of a whisper and more of a policy p...

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40:40

CajunCon Bound With Jim Gleason

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2025/12/17

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A con can be more than a weekend hang—it can be the spark for a local film movement. We sit down with actor Jim Gleason to gear up for CajunCon, swap Wonka and mall-theater memories, and dig into how fandom, policy, and smart planning can power Louisiana’s next chapter. Jim’s prepping his first con table the intentional way, building a collage of roles across Star Trek Continues, Mayfair Witches, Disney’s Secrets of Sulphur Spri...

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35:51

Gregg Berger: Finding the Voice Behind Grimlock

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2025/12/10

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. If you think voice acting starts with funny sounds, Gregg Berger will change your mind in five minutes. We dive into how he builds unforgettable performances by starting with character—motives, history, and choices—then lets the voice emerge as the natural consequence. From Grimlock and Mysterio to Spirit in G.I. Joe and a stellar run on Men in Black: The Series, Greg opens the door to the creative process that made those roles ...

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48:50

Scott Innes: Inside Cajun Con

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2025/12/05

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. The voice of Scooby Doo is putting on the biggest pop culture fan convention of the year! He joins the guys to break down what it took to set up, what celebrities are attending, and how to get free tickets. Voiced by Brian Plaideau Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.&n...

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44:37

Billy Slaughter: Finding Community At Cajun Con

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2025/12/03

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. The best fandom moments aren’t about the merch—they’re about the spark between people. We sat down with actor Billy Slaughter to trade stories that bounce from a PBS deep dive as William Faulkner to the wild energy of Scary Movie 6, with a healthy dose of Cajun flavor and con-floor surprises. Billy talks preparation and play in the same breath: walking Faulkner’s halls to find the cadence of a literary giant, then flying to Atla...

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10:13

Traditions, Movies, And A Thanksgiving Hello

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2025/11/27

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Holiday weeks can feel chaotic, so we kept it simple: a warm check-in, real traditions, and a stack of movies that make the season sing. We open up about why Thanksgiving sets our cinematic tempo—kicking off with Home Alone after dinner, then winding down with Christmas Vacation—before branching into new favorites like Red One for a lighter, PG action-Santa hit and Moana 2 for big-screen joy we’re not ashamed to chase. If you’re...

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28:16

Season Five, New Milestones, Big Plans

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2025/11/26

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Season five kicks off with momentum and a bold plan: we’re celebrating roughly eighty episodes and taking the show to Cajun Con with a stacked slate of guests and a fan-first mission. We start by reflecting on the early grind—passing that fragile ten-episode mark, tightening our audio and lighting, and learning when to push and when to breathe—then pivot into a high-energy preview of the con that’s aiming to reset expectations. ...

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13:37

Season Four Farewell, Season Five Ahead

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2025/11/19

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Season four ends, and the runway lights up. We’re turning the page with a full-force push into CajunCon at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales—over 80 celebrities, a packed show floor, and a weekend where nostalgia and fandom collide. We share our plan to set up a booth, stream live when we can, and bring you face-to-face with icons from Transformers, Scooby-Doo, classic wrestling, Power Rangers, and more. Expect guest sessions w...

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19:32

Ashley Landrieau: Part 2 From Stage To Stunts

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2025/11/12

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. The curtain rises on craft and courage as Ashley Landrew joins us to chart a life that moves from grade‑school plays to LSU’s performance program and straight into the calculated chaos of stunt training. We get honest about what changes when the audience is a lens instead of a live room, why stage work demands continuous presence, and how a solid dialect becomes a lifeline between takes. https://www.ashleylandrieu.com/ Voiced by...

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28:31

Ashley Landrieau: Part 1 The Role Of An Intimacy...

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2025/11/05

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. The most unforgettable moments on screen often ask the most from performers. Ashley Landrieu—actor, writer, director, stunt-trained performer, and intimacy coordinator—pulls back the curtain on how intimate and emotionally heavy scenes are designed with consent, clarity, and safety from day one. We walk through what the role actually covers, from simulated sex and nudity to panic attacks and high-stakes emotion, and why “film is...

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