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PODCAST

Let"s talk about Verticals

Michaela Bergmann

A Podcast with people who are part in the vertical industry, whether actors, producers, directors, fans, streaming platforms, etc. Everyone is welcome to talk with me about the big, wide world of verticals. About life with and in this world, its bright and dark sides. Be excited for wonderful real talk paired with humor, charm but the necessary seriousness 🎙️

tv & film after shows

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01:18:53

43 - Hunter Kohl - From Kitchen Talk to the vertical...

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2026/01/03

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🐶🍳🎬For this episode, I met up online with Hunter Kohl @hunter.exp.edition , the New York–based actor who happens to be just as much of a dog lover as I am 🐕❤️. He shares the story of how he got his very first dog — and why, at the time, he was convinced it almost led to his parents’ divorce 😅.In his latest vertical cooking project, Hunter plays a top-tier chef 👨‍🍳✨ — which, of course, made me curious about his real-life cooking skills. Let’s just say:

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01:20:42

42 - Abigail Stanton - The Vertical Kidnapping Queen...

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2025/12/31

Today’s episode is enriched by the wonderful actress and producer Abigail Stanton @abigailstantonThanks to director Matt Macedo @mattmacedo she found her way into the world of Verticals — and with her very first role as a witch in a werewolf vertical, she instantly enchanted everyone. Since then, she’s become an indispensable part of the vertical scene. With her reddish hair, she’s often cast in slightly dark or villainous roles — which she actually enjoys tremendously 🖤✨While male actors

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01:16:19

41 - Fantalk - Dalia (Verticalfilmslover) - The...

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2025/12/27

🎙️ One last Fantalk episode for this year is ready to go! 🎙️Today’s episode features the wonderful Dalia from Verticalfilmslover ✨ @verticalfilmslover The Vertical Drama critic is both a member of the #verticalviewcrew and a regular guest on the monthly recap episodes.In this episode, the two of us sat down for an in-depth chat about how she found her way into the Vertical World 🌍 and how it ultimately led her to creating her own review platform.📊 Dalia has already watched over 1,600

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01:33:17

40 - Paige Compton - Director's creativity at its...

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2025/12/26

In this episode, we step back behind the camera and spotlight another outstanding female director: Paige Compton @dudette.directorFrom an early age, Paige knew she wanted to be part of the film world—and she pursued that goal without hesitation. Her path led her through the U.S. Army and film school, where she spent the last four years of her military service working as an Audio Visual Director for the White House, supporting former President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden

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01:08:18

39 - Kristine Kay Larsen - The Verticals-Made Bridal...

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2025/12/25

In this episode, I talk to the actress Kristine Kay Larsen @kristinekaylarsen , who was born and raised in Denmark before packing her bags right after finishing school and moving straight to Los Angeles 🇩🇰✈️🇺🇸.From an early age, she knew she wanted to live and work in the U.S. — preferably as an actress. Said and done 💥: within just 1.5 years, she built the foundation she needed at an acting school before first hearing about the world of “Verticals” in 2023 from Eric Guilmette

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01:21:50

38 - Cayman Cardiff - Christmas, Verticals, Actor's...

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2025/12/24

Some ⚠️ Irony & sarcasm warning! ⚠️ 😉 This episode comes with a high risk of sore laughing muscles — seriously, I don’t remember the last time I laughed this hard during a recording. So please don’t take everything we talk about too seriously… a lot of it is very much intentional. 😏I sat down with Cayman Cardiff @caymancardiff to discuss the truly important questions in life. Just in time for the holidays, we’re debating whether Santa Claus can (and does) visit countries without snow

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00:42:39

37 - Patric Palkens - From professional ballet dancer...

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2025/12/23

🎬 Another Vertical actor joins me on the podcast!This time, I’m talking to Patric Palkins, who took a very different career path before entering the Vertical world. For 17 years, Patric was a professional ballet dancer 🩰 — trained in classical ballet and performing on some of the world’s biggest stages 🌍✨.He shares how he got into classical ballet, what it felt like to dance on major international stages, and the very special feeling that ballet gave him as an artist and a person.We also

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01:20:55

36 - Mark Pontarelli - Will he set a new Vertical...

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2025/12/22

🎄 Christmas is just around the corner! I sat down with Mark Pontarelli @markjpont for a cozy little pre-holiday chat, where we talk about when and how he celebrates Christmas 🎅, his acting goals for the new year 🎭, and we look back on everything the past few months had to offer.Since — aside from one shoot in the UK 🇬🇧 — Mark hasn’t had any other shoots in Europe yet, we start brainstorming together: what kind of shooting project would actually make sense, which Vertical title would be

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01:01:24

35 - Kasey Esser - The German-blooded vertical legend ✨

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2025/12/20

It’s finally happening – and I couldn’t be happier to welcome a true Vertical legend as my guest: Kasey Esser 🎬✨With his incredible versatility as a person (as we quickly discover, there’s a Business Kasey, an Acting Kasey, a Producing Kasey, a Fitness Kasey, and many more), he has already aimed high in life – and reached many of those goals. And trust me: the next big plans are already in motion 🚀We chat about his journey, which actually started before acting, with the opening of a

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01:16:17

34 - Alina Averianova - No one understands the...

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2025/12/17

Scripts are a big deal in the vertical world 🎬 — and let’s be honest: from an audience point of view, some things in verticals just make us go “wait… what?” 🤨😂 That’s exactly why I’m extra excited to chat with Alina Averianova @alinavestory today!If anyone knows their way around scripts, it’s her — Alina is a Script Supervisor in the vertical space 📝✨. Is the job really as fancy as it sounds? And what does a script supervisor actually do all day? She spills all the tea in this episode

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01:17:26

33 - Fantalk - Ramona (Vertical Lessons) - The pure...

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2025/12/13

In this episode, we’re joined by pure Italian power 🇮🇹🔥The wonderful Ramona from Vertical Lessons met up with me spontaneously for a conversation – and what a conversation it was!She’s also the creative force behind the intro of this podcast 🎶 and the background music for my Sneak Peek videos🎥✨.Ramona is still relatively new to the Vertical space – she’s been addicted to Verticals only since March 2025 📱💥. But don’t let that fool you: since then, she has watched over 500 Verticals

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01:18:43

32 - Fantalk - Aline (i.love.verticals) - The...

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2025/12/10

🎉 @i.love.verticals just turned ONE! And that alone was the perfect reason to celebrate with a special fan episode featuring Aline. A Werewolf Vertical was her gateway into the industry — and since then, she’s become an essential part of the community. 🐺✨On her page, she creates seasonal story-driven Verticals (currently her Advent Vertical 🎄) and shares open, honest reviews you can truly rely on. Thanks to her “Get to Know” category, the audience also gets to meet and understand many

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01:23:15

31 - Fantalk - November Recap with Christmas glitter...

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2025/12/08

November is behind us, and once again there were tons of Verticals to watch — which means there’s plenty to talk about in this month’s Monthly Recap! 🎬✨ Joining me are Dalia @verticalfilmslover , Caitlyn @verticaitand Brittany @drama_ink_diaries , and together we dive into who impressed us the most this month, who left us a bit disappointed, and which app delivered the best Verticals overall. 📱⭐We’re also introducing a brand-new category to the recap: 🎭 The Side Role Actor/Actress of the

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00:52:46

30 - Giovanni DeVal - Thanks to the dean, a...

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2025/12/06

Giovanni De Val joins me in this episode, bringing along a touch of Italian flair 🇮🇹 (even if only ancestrally 😉).We chat about his first experiences in film 🎬 and why, back then, he simply wasn’t “dead enough” for his brother’s project 😄.I also remind Gio that he owes his school principal a long-overdue thank-you 🍎 — after all, she indirectly helped set the stage for his acting career 🎭.He tells mewhat he loved doing as a child 👦✨,what he dreamed of becoming one day 💭,why he gets

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01:17:20

29 - Tina Ann Brock - The world between Theater Stage...

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2025/12/03

In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Ann Brock @tinaannbrock . The New York–based actress has spent many successful years shining in all kinds of acting fields. She’s an award-winning American stage, film, and television character actress, known for playing fun, eccentric, and powerful characters — always “poised, precise, with a dash of wacky.” ✨🎭She brings this amazing versatility to her vertical roles as well: from the evil stepmother 👀, to a queen 👑, a loving and caring mom 🤱, or

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01:05:45

28 - Karie Donovan - Coordinated intimacy at the...

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2025/11/29

Intimacy — a topic people rarely love to talk about in public 😅 …but my guest and I go all in for a full hour! 🎙️❤️This week, I’m joined by Intimacy Coordinator Karie Donnovan. @valleyintimacypro Thanks to her work, actors feel safe and comfortable even in the most delicate and intimate scenes on set 😌🎬 And trust me — you wouldn’t believe all the things an intimacy coordinator is actually responsible for! 👀✨Karie shares how she prepares for the many different “situations” that can come

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01:31:26

27 - Danny Farber - Bursting Creativity in the...

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2025/11/26

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with a super creative mind in the vertical world — Director and Actor Danny Farber. This episode is bursting with creativity! 🎨✨We take the idea of the Criminal Vertical Series — a concept I originally developed with Kirby Ellwood @kirby.ellwood — and elevate it with some fantastic new twists. Plus, I give Danny a little tip on how he could hide his signature Easter Egg in a pirate-themed vertical. 🏴‍☠️🐣We also talk about what makes filming in Europe —

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01:17:50

26 - Buddy Caine - The Bachelor-Waffle-Vertical Talk...

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2025/11/22

In this episode, you’ll hear a super fun and down-to-earth conversation between two Bachelor of Arts grads 🎓😄. No fancy academic talk here—just real talk about the vertical content world, packed with charm and humor 💬✨.During what I like to call a “waffle talk” 🧇 (okay… I was the only one actually eating waffles), Buddy shares how he’s been trying to bring more acting into his life alongside his full-time job 🎭💼.We also chat about which sport verticals he’d totally rock 🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♂️

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01:17:20

25 - Kirby Ellwood - The Vertical Million Dollar Idea...

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2025/11/19

In this new episode, I welcome the wonderful Kirby Ellwood @kirby.ellwood , with whom I was able to have a very refreshing and humorous conversation. 🤩 With an impressive 27 lead roles, she is a highly sought-after vertical actress. 🎬 She reveals to me that she has actually never starred in a werewolf vertical and has never filmed a vertical production in Europe. Why? We wonder… 🤔🌍Since she’s a beer lover and would love to visit Munich for Oktoberfest one day, I give her a little crash

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01:31:49

24 - Lukas Silva - My long-lost brother in the...

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2025/11/15

In this new podcast episode, I finally meet—so it seems—the brother I’ve wished for my entire life. Lukas Silva and I discover so many similarities in all kinds of areas that we’re convinced we must be related.He tells me how, at the beginning of 2024, he took his first step into the Vertical World, how he then found himself in the right place at the right time to land a fantastic lead role, where he has been able to travel thanks to vertical shoots, and what his experiences have been

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