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01:50:40

DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr

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2026/10/04

Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest operators in the 70s and 80s, talks The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Being There, Close Encounters, Hitchcock, and so much more. A huge interview with an incredible amount of Hollywood history that is not to be missed. Nick's IMDBNick’s BookTo see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click hereFor clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Nick's page on The Op.Please check us out

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01:34:01

Operator Jason Ellson

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2026/09/27

Jason discusses Hidden Figures, Elvis, dealing with imposter syndrome, Baz Luhrman, Colin Farrel, working within the bubble, and so much more.Jason’s IMDBJason’s instagram @meatpiewithsaucePlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertWe'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.Collin Ferrel

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01:28:07

DP/Operator Patrick Rousseau

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2026/09/20

Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more.Patrick's IMDBPlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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02:11:31

Operator Andrew Mitchell

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2026/09/16

Andrew discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator.Andrew's IMDBAndrew's Outside Art InstagramTo view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast page on The Op.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music -

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02:09:40

Operator Andrew Mitchell

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2026/09/14

Andrew discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator.Andrew's IMDBAndrew's Outside Art InstagramTo view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast page on The Op.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music -

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01:03:01

Matt Lewis & Lee David Brown • Adolescence

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2026/09/06

Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence.Matt's IMDBLee's IMDBTo see BTS footage, images and more of what we discussed in this episode can be seen here.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:28:14

Multi Hyphenate Sanjay Sami

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2026/08/30

Sanjay talks about starting out as an underwater welder, being called Wes Anderson's secret weapon in the New York Times, working with Martin Scorsese, how necessity can often be the mother of invention and so much more.To see BTS of some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his page on The Op.Sanjay's IMDBThe GripWorks WebsitePlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertWe'd like to

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00:02:33

That One Voice • Spencer Hutchins

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2026/08/24

Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.

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01:19:42

Operator Spencer Hutchins

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2026/08/23

Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more.Spencer's IMDBPlease check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:28:12

Director/Producer Christopher Chulack

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2026/08/20

Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team, and so much more.Chris's IMDBPlease check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:42:31

Operator Jessica Lakoff Cannon

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2026/08/17

Jess talks about moving up before you aren’t quite ready, surviving a screw up on a Tarantino movie, juggling family and career and so much more. A great discussion with a great operator - don’t miss this one folks!Jess's IMDBTo view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertWe'd like to thank

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00:01:42

That One Voice - Tori Wills

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2026/08/12

Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.

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01:44:35

Operator Tori Wills

The Op ·

2026/08/08

Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL, and so much more.Tori's IMDBMake sure to take a look at Tori's podcast page on the op website to see pics from her career.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:55:26

Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson

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2026/08/02

Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more.Eric's IMDBMake sure to take a look at Eric's podcast page on The Op to see pics from his career and find him in a Max Headroom video!Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:28:23

Director/Producer Christopher Chulack

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2026/08/01

Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team, and so much more.Chris's IMDBPlease check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:28:29

Director/Producer Christopher Chulack

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2026/07/26

Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team, and so much more.Chris's IMDBPlease check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:40:50

Operator Heather Norton

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2026/07/19

Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more.Heather's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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00:01:04

Fabrizio Sciarra - That One Voice

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2026/07/14

Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.

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01:35:00

Operator Fabrizio Sciarra

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2026/07/12

Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar, and so much more.Fabrizio's IMDBPlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:40:01

Cinematographer Alec Jarnagin

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2026/07/05

Alec and I talk about starting out in a small market knowing no one, working on an OKGO video, Coda, The Good Fight, and so much more.Alec's IMDBAlec's Operating WebsiteAlec's Cinematography WebsitePlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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