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Buckel Up!

A new podcast where Kristen chats with hardworking folks in the entertainment industry. No subject is gauche or taboo for her and her guests!

tv & film film interviews

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Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the...

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2025/11/19

In this week's episode, Kristen gets into the nitty-gritty of verticals with Director Josie Andrews to answer all the questions you have, but didn't know who to ask.Alliance of Women Directors - Rising Director Fellowship — Fellowship that Josie was part of the inaugural class

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01:03:42

Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with...

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2025/11/12

In this week's episode, Kristen and editor Julie Cohen of "The Paper" dive into the creative path of working your way up in the cutting room, and how that can translate to directing. Directing Great Television — The book by Dan Attias that Julie swears byCourt Appointed Special Advocates — For more information on volunteering to be a court-appointed special advocate for children in the child welfare system (LA-linked, but there are programs nationwide)

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Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with...

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2025/11/05

In this week's episode, Kristen gabs with gal pals Sam Reece and Becky Chicoine of "Apocalypse Besties" fame on the road to Tribeca and everything that goes into being a true multi-hyphenate.

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Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing...

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2025/10/29

In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships.

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Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with...

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2025/10/22

In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and smash hit female films off the ground.

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01:08:04

Buckel Up! We’re Pulling Back the Development Curtain...

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2025/10/15

In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective.

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Buckel Up! We're Financing a Feature Film with...

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2025/10/08

In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed.

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Buckel Up! We're Going from Broadway to Behind the...

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2025/10/01

In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025.

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Buckel Up! We're Thriving in our Local Creative...

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2025/09/24

In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made.

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Buckle Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film...

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2025/09/17

In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. Kristen’s Substack - Short Film Tips!Juice Box Films - Amber’s Production Company

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Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with...

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2025/09/10

In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.

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01:12:30

Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the...

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2025/09/03

In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature.

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Ep. 16 - Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love With TV...

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2025/08/27

In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare and despair mindset.

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Buckel Up! We're Directing the Actor with Mary Lou Belli

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2025/08/20

In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor, finding your happy place, and making it work for you as a professional.

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01:08:16

Buckel Up! We're Getting in the Writers’ Room With...

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2025/08/13

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there.

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Ep. 13 - Buckel Up! We're Understanding Our Worth...

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2025/08/06

In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber

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Ep. 12 - Buckel Up! We're Setting Boundaries With...

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2025/07/30

In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path.

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Ep. 11 - Buckel Up! We're Catching up With Comedian...

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2025/07/23

In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with Comedian Cat Cohen and talks about recovering creatively from health scares, how to keep the irons in the fire, and trusting your inner voice.

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Ep. 10 - Buckel Up! We're Uplifting Voices and...

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2025/07/16

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with sisters, producers, and founders of 271 Films, Domenica and Constanza Castro, about their beginnings and the importance of deepening your understanding of the "why" in your storytelling.

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Ep. 9 - Buckel Up! We're Talking Creative Fulfillment...

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2025/07/09

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with producer filmmaker Erin O'Malley about how she came up in the industry and that there's nothing she'd rather be doing.

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