Fish"s Call Sheet

65:46

Zack Teperman: Cut the Bull$hit, Tell Your Story, The...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/09/29

In this energetic and revealing episode of Fish Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with public relations master, bestselling author, and ZTPR President Zack Teperman for a behind-the-scenes conversation about fame, visibility, authenticity, promotion, fatherhood, and what it really takes to get the world to pay attention.Zack has spent his career helping actors, artists, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, brands, restaurants, fashion companies, products, and public figures step into the

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48:16

Tyree Elaine: Actor, Writer, Comedian - Finding Her...

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2026/09/22

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, actor, and comedian Tyree Elaine for a funny, honest, and deeply personal conversation about comedy, courage, criticism, and finding your true voice.With credits including The Conners, The Last O.G., Lil Kev, Black Jesus, Laff Tracks, 50 Central, and Last Comic Standing, Tyree has built a career across stand-up, television writing, acting, and original digital comedy. But this conversation goes far beyond the résumé.Tyree opens up

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59:59

Andy Weyman: A Director’s Life in Television - Sitcom...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/09/16

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with director, producer, mentor, and longtime friend Andrew D. Weyman for a deeply personal conversation about television, leadership, creativity, racing, and the quiet power of kindness.Andy’s career spans some of the most recognizable shows in television, including Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, The King of Queens, Ellen, Cybill, The Gregory Hines Show, Still Standing, My Two Dads, Malibu Country, and many more.

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79:24

James Pearse Connelly: Production Designer -...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/09/08

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with Production Designer, Creative Executive, and Studio Connelly founder James Pearse Connelly for a vibrant, revealing, and highly visual conversation about how television’s most memorable worlds are built.James is an Emmy-recognized world-builder for some of television’s biggest stages, competitions, specials, and live events. He has helped shape the look and feel of some of the most recognizable shows and events in entertainment. His work

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61:59

Valerie Weiss: Director, Producer, Writer - The...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/09/01

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with director, writer, producer, and scientist Dr. Valerie Weiss for a fascinating conversation about creativity, courage, sustainability, and the science of storytelling.Valerie’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before directing across film and television, she earned a doctorate in science and learned how to ask big questions, test ideas, adapt to results, and keep searching for the truth. Now, she brings that same curiosity and discipline

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68:48

Erica Montolfo-Bura: Writer, Producer - Inside the...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer and producer Erica Montolfo-Bura for a smart, honest, and revealing conversation about what it really takes to write television that connects.Erica takes us inside the writers’ room, where character, story, jokes, audience reaction, creative pressure, and collaboration all collide. Together, Michael and Erica explore how meaningful television is shaped, from writing for specific characters, to building jokes that only those

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93:08

John Boyd: Camera - Pedestals, Pressure, and the Art...

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2026/08/18

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with camera operator John Boyd for a fascinating, funny, and deeply appreciative look at the craft behind the camera.John takes viewers inside the fast-moving world of multi-cam sitcoms and soap operas, where every move matters, every frame has purpose, and the camera team has to capture comedy, emotion, timing, and truth in real time. From the outside, a pedestal camera may look like equipment. In John’s hands, it becomes part instinct, part

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72:57

Zabrina Matiru: The Artist Behind the Face. Makeup,...

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2026/08/11

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with makeup artist and designer Zabrina Matiru for a beautiful, revealing, and deeply human conversation about the artistry, trust, and care behind every face audiences see on screen.Born in Kenya, shaped by a multicultural upbringing, and later building her career in Canada, Zabrina brings a rare perspective to her work that's rooted in color, texture, travel, identity, and compassion. She shares her journey into the entertainment

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71:13

How Hollywood Fights Are Really Made with Caleb...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/08/04

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with stunt performer and fight coordinator Caleb Spillyards for a raw, energetic, and revealing conversation about the world of stunts, screen fighting, and what it really takes to make action look effortless.Caleb shares his journey into the entertainment industry, the grind of building a career one opportunity at a time, and the physical demands required to perform, coordinate, and survive in one of the most intense parts of production. From

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72:59

Lynda Tarryk: Learning Every Seat Before Taking the...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/07/28

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with director Lynda Tarryk for an inspiring, practical, and deeply insightful conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in television.Lynda is a three-time Children’s & Family Emmy-nominated television director, with credits including The Conners, Night Court, Lopez vs. Lopez, The Upshaws, How I Met Your Father, and Raven’s Home.Tarryk shares her remarkable journey from starting as a page, to working as a switcher,

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84:49

Paige Blankenship: Building a Creative Life from the...

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2026/07/21

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with producer Paige Blankenship for an inspiring and practical conversation about what it really takes to build a life in production.Paige shares her journey from coming into the entertainment industry, rising from the bottom, and learning how to create her own path in a business that rarely hands anyone a roadmap. From a small town to shining in Hollywood.With experience across feature films, branded content, events, and production leadership,

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69:41

Tema Staig: The Woman Rebuilding Hollywood from the...

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2026/07/14

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with production designer, producer, advocate, and Women In Media founder Tema Staig for a powerful conversation about creativity, collaboration, production, and the future of the entertainment industry.Tema has spent her career building worlds on screen while also building real pathways for talented women and nonbinary professionals behind the scenes.Together, Michael and Tema discuss the art of production design, the teamwork required to bring

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71:48

Blake Pickens: Creating Productions, Comedy,...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/07/07

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, director, producer, and stand-up comedian Blake Pickens for a thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal conversation about craft, identity, and finding your voice in the entertainment industry.Blake shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a multi-hyphenate career across film, television, comedy, cartoons, commercials, and live performance. Together, Michael and Blake explore the discipline behind writing, the

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76:51

Eden Dranger: On Writing, Being Horny for Acting &...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/06/30

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer and comedian Eden Dranger for a sharp, funny, and deeply useful conversation about the real craft of writing for film, television, animation, and performers.Eden shares stories from her work on shows like Beavis and Butt-Head and The Unicorn, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how comedy is built, rewritten, sharpened, and sometimes cut.Together, Michael and Eden explore what it means to write for actors, how the best performers

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74:37

Ron Moseley: The Call Sheet, the Crew, and the...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/06/23

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with longtime friend, director, and assistant director Ron Moseley for an honest, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the real work that keeps a television set moving.Michael and Ron have known each other since the late eighties, crossing paths through some of television’s most memorable productions. Ron shares his journey through the industry, from A Different World to Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, Geena Davis Show, My Wife &

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65:53

Simone Finch: Writing Truth, Sobriety, and the Power...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/06/16

In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, creator, and showrunner Simone Finch, the creative force behind the acclaimed series Single Drunk Female. With credits that include Madam Secretary, Homeland, Roseanne, and The Conners, Simone has built a career writing characters who are complicated, funny, flawed, honest, and deeply human. Together, Michael and Simone explore the craft behind the page: how stories are shaped, how writers’ rooms function, how lived experien...

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52:58

Tom Werner: The Sitcom Empire, the Sports Dynasty,...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/06/09

In this extraordinary episode of Fish's Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with legendary television producer Tom Werner, co-founder of Carsey-Werner and on of the most influential creative forces in modern television.Werner's work helped shape generations of comedy and culture through iconic series including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, 3rd Rock from the Sun, That '70s Show, The Conners, and many more.His career goes beyond a list of hit shows. It is a blueprint for

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92:37

Back on the Call Sheet - Michael Fishman & Michael...

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2026/06/09

For the relaunch of Fish's Call Sheet, the tables turn.In this powerful episode, Michel Fishman steps out of the host chair and into the hot seat as his business partner, Michael Johnson, leads an honest, revealing, and deeply personal conversation about the life behind the credits.From growing up on television as D.J. Conner on Roseanne and The Conners, to building a career across acting, directing, writing, producing, coaching, entrepreneurship, and humanitarianism, Fish opens up about the

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53:44

Fish's Call Sheet - Danny Zuker - Executive Producer

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2021/06/23

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68:57

Fish's Call Sheet - Jada Ford - Story Producer

Fish"s Call Sheet ·

2021/06/02

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