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Kelsey Bunner: Taking Chances and Creating Stories on...

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2026/10/04

Send us Fan Mail Actress and producer Kelsey Bunner joins The Staffa Corner Podcast to share her journey from community theater in small-town Illinois to working on both sides of the camera. She reflects on her Shakespeare and Second City training, appearing on Chicago Fire, and the unexpected opportunities that followed her move to Los Angeles just as the pandemic began. Kelsey also takes us behind the scenes of The Carbonaro Effect and discusses the challenges of independent filmmaking in a...

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59:13

Dar Dixon: Escaping a Doomsday Cult and Finding His...

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2026/10/03

Send us Fan Mail Actor Dar Dixon joins The Staffa Corner Podcast to share a life story that stretches from leaving Iran before the revolution to surviving a doomsday cult and building a career in Hollywood. In a candid conversation, Dar explains how manipulation draws people in gradually, and why intelligence offers no guarantee against it. Dar also reflects on rebuilding his life, navigating Hollywood’s casting expectations, and confronting his past through the HBO docuseries Bring Me the Be...

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35:44

Gadi Mozes: Film Editing and Documentary Storytelling...

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2026/10/03

Send us Fan Mail One of the joys of film and television is discovering that great storytelling happens all over the world. The Staffa Corner Podcast gives a voice to people doing amazing work beyond Hollywood, and this episode is one of those conversations. Film and television editor Gadi Mozes joins Greg Staffa to share his journey from Israel to Montreal and explore how editors turn hours of footage into stories that connect across cultures. From attending film school near Gaza, where bomb ...

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43:49

Paige Bourne Talks One Chicago, Improv, and Finding...

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2026/09/24

Send us Fan Mail Actress Paige Bourne joins me to talk about appearing on Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire. She shares what it was like stepping onto those established sets and how much thought can go into a role with only one line. We also discuss her path from Shakespeare and theater to improv and on-camera acting, the ups and downs of auditioning, and why she keeps pushing herself to try things that scare her. Support the show

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47:21

Director David Winning on Stargate Atlantis, Van...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail Director David Winning joins the Staffa Corner to talk about the Super 8 camera that started his filmmaking journey and the determination it took to make his first feature, Storm. He shares how that early experience led to a career directing science fiction, horror, family television and Hallmark movies. David also looks back on Stargate Atlantis, Van Helsing, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie and working with a young Ryan Gosling on Breaker High. Along the way, he explains why he...

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44:06

Sound Designer Colin Ryley: From Foley to Final Mix |...

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2026/09/17

Send us Fan Mail Sound designer and editor Colin Ryley joins Greg Staffa to reveal how sound helps bring movies and television shows to life. He explains the work behind Foley, dialogue replacement, sound effects, background noise, and the countless audio details audiences often never realize were recreated during post-production. Ryley also discusses his journey from music to film and television, the creativity required to invent convincing sounds, and the differences between working on horr...

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47:04

Production Designer Mark Hofeling on High School...

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2026/09/17

Send us Fan Mail Emmy-winning production designer Mark Hofeling joins The Staffa Corner Podcast to discuss his career and the creative process behind building the memorable worlds audiences see on screen. Mark shares stories from his work on High School Musical, Descendants, Zombies, and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, while explaining how practical sets, collaboration, and imagination bring each production to life. Support the show

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54:14

Actor Dean Armstrong on Reacher Season 4, Queer as...

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2026/09/17

Send us Fan Mail Actor, director, and acting coach Dean Armstrong joins The Staffa Corner Podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in Owen Sound, Ontario, to performing in Rent on Broadway and landing his breakout role as Blake Wyzecki on Queer as Folk. Armstrong reflects on how a character originally intended for only two episodes became part of a five-season story, the responsibility of portraying addiction honestly, and the lessons he now shares with actors through Armstrong Acting S...

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44:27

Actress Casey Gardner on Breaking Into Hollywood and...

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2026/09/17

Send us Fan Mail Actress Casey Gardner joins Greg Staffa to discuss growing up in Kansas City, moving to Los Angeles to study acting at USC, and the realities of pursuing a career in Hollywood. She shares what she learned from working on short films, navigating rejection, and overcoming moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Gardner also discusses representation in the entertainment industry, her dream of starting a production company, and the importance of building a stronger community...

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45:11

John Dondertman Talks Chucky, Orphan Black,...

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2026/09/11

Send us Fan Mail Celebrity guests may get the clicks, but hundreds of people can go into making the films and television shows we love. The Staffa Corner Podcast loves putting a spotlight on some of those other voices whose work has a profound impact on the industry. Production designer John Dondertman is one of them, responsible for helping create everything audiences see on screen, from locations and everyday rooms to superhero gadgets and entire fictional worlds. John joins me to tal...

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62:58

Joy Ellison Talks The Andy Griffith Show and Coaching...

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2026/09/11

Send us Fan Mail Joy Ellison grew up in Hollywood and began acting as a child, appearing on classics including The Andy Griffith Show. She joins me to look back at those early years, what she remembers about working around Ron Howard, and how a childhood fascination with languages and accents eventually led her down a completely different career path. Joy went on to become a respected Hollywood dialect coach, working with some of the biggest names in the business. We talk about how she ...

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53:26

Toby Philpott Talks Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars and...

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2026/09/10

Send us Fan Mail Toby Philpott’s career took an incredible path from street performing and circus work to helping bring some of the most memorable creatures in movie history to life. He joins me to talk about that journey, including working alongside Jim Henson on The Dark Crystal and eventually becoming one of the puppeteers inside Jabba the Hutt for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Toby also shares what it was like working inside the massive Jabba puppet, why practical effects still hol...

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45:44

Geoffrey Cantor Talks Daredevil, Auditions and...

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2026/09/10

Send us Fan Mail Geoffrey Cantor has spent decades building a career across television, film and theater, including his memorable role as Mitchell Ellison in Marvel’s Daredevil and The Punisher. He joins me to talk about how he found acting, the ups and downs of making a living as a working actor, and why he still loves the craft after all these years. We also get into auditions, rejection, acting technique and what he learned from his years on Daredevil. Geoffrey shares some great stories fr...

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47:21

Brent Huff Talks Modeling, The Rookie and His Years...

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2026/08/29

Send us Fan Mail Brent Huff joins The Staffa Corner Podcast to talk about his memorable role as Officer Smitty on ABC’s The Rookie and how the character grew into an unexpected fan favorite. He shares his thoughts on Smitty, working on the hit series, and the fun of playing a character who can make an impression without always being at the center of the action. Huff also looks back on a career that has taken him in front of and behind the camera as an actor, director, and filmmaker. From his ...

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35:34

Amy Greene on The Holdovers, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise...

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2026/08/28

Send us Fan Mail This video is about Stuntwoman and stunt coordinator Amy Greene joins The Staffa Corner Podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Hollywood stunts and action design. Greene talks about her path from athletics and boxing into stunt work, what it takes to safely coordinate action on a film set, and the importance of making stunts serve the story rather than simply stand out. She also shares what it’s like doubling for acclaimed performers including Meryl Streep and d...

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42:15

Bill Oberst Jr. on Horror, Healing & the Humanity...

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2026/08/21

Send us Fan Mail Bill Oberst Jr. joins The Staffa Corner Podcast for an open conversation about growing up feeling different, being bullied, and eventually finding a place where the things that once made him stand out became an advantage. He talks about finding his way into acting, building a career in horror, and why he’s always been more interested in finding the person inside the monster than simply playing the bad guy. We also get into Bill’s faith, the darker side of human nature, his lo...

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43:09

Thor Knai on The Wrong Girls, Dungeons & Dragons &...

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2026/08/08

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, actor, gamer and NATO veteran Thor Knai joins Greg Staffa for an exclusive celebrity interview about his journey from Norway and Afghanistan to building a Hollywood acting career. Knai discusses his role in The Wrong Girls, working in the film and television industry, Dungeons & Dragons, Viking history and the art of storytelling. Support the show

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44:31

Catherine Ashmore Bradley on The Really Loud House,...

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2026/08/08

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, actress Catherine Ashmore Bradley joins Greg Staffa for an exclusive celebrity interview about growing up in the entertainment industry. Known for playing Luan Loud on Nickelodeon’s The Really Loud House, Catherine discusses her Hollywood acting career, performing on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and working in film, television, theater and voice acting. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories about acting along...

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25:38

Breton Tyner-Bryan on Writing & Directing in Film &...

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2026/06/24

Send us Fan Mail Writer, director, and entertainment industry creative Breton Tyner Bryan joins the Staffa Corner Podcast for an in-depth conversation about filmmaking, television, storytelling, directing, acting, and navigating today’s entertainment industry. From writing and directing projects to breaking into film and TV, Breton shares insight into the creative process, Hollywood, independent film, and what it takes to succeed in entertainment. Follow Breton Tyner Bryan on Instagram HERE S...

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Celebrity Interview: Breast Cancer Awareness &...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail Discover Kimmy Fasani's inspiring journey as a pro snowboarder and breast cancer advocate in the documentary Butterfly in a Blizzard. The Staffa Corner Podcast, your destination for exclusive interviews with Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and entertainment industry insiders. Check out Kimmy's website HERE Check out her Documentary Butterfly in a Blizzard HERE Check out one of Kimmy's big Sponsors who stuck by her HERE Check out Kimmy's cookbook HERE Follow Kimmy on Instagram...

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