The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

40:49

Kenny Williams (Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Video)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/10/01

We interview Kenny Williams about his boutique blu-ray label Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Video. He also runs a video rental store and micro cinema by the same name in Alpha, Michigan. Among other things, we discuss Kenny’s love of movies on physical media, how he ended up producing his own Blu-rays, and his experiences working with Albert Pyun (Captain America, Interstellar Civil War) and Uwe Boll (Citizen Vigilante, Run) on making boutique special editions of their latest films. Disclaimer: I contributed

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39:01

Carissa Goble and Eamonn Cogan (Prescott Confidential)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/09/24

We interview filmmakers Carissa Goble and Eamonn Cogan about Prescott Confidential, a new feature they are launching a fundraising campaign for. Described as a home invasion thriller with western flair that has family as its beating heart, this film from Othered Productions shows a lot of promise. Among other things, we discuss their early days working at movie theaters and going to film school, why Prescott, Arizona was chosen as the shooting location for Prescott Confidential, and why special

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58:29

James Mielke (Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/09/18

We interview author James Mielke about his new biography Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record available now from Viz Media. Uematsu-san is perhaps best known as the sole composer of Final Fantasy I-IX. He’s also contributed music tracks to several other games including Chrono Trigger and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Among other things, we discuss the tight-knit work culture at SquareSoft in the 1980s, what kind of beer gave James the liquid courage to pitch Uematsu-san on being his biographer, and what

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34:57

Audra Wolfmann (Tight & Nerdy)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/09/17

We interview burlesque performer and writer Audra Wolfmann about her participation in the Weird Al themed burlesque troupe Tight & Nerdy, the subject of the feature film documentary Tight & Nerdy directed by Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane. Among other things, we discuss how Audra got into burlesque, what is was like being in a documentary, and her reaction to seeing the finished film for the first time. Follow Audra Wolfmann on Instagram. Subscribe to Audra Wolfmann’s substack Raised by Wolfmanns

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41:35

David F. Walker (Black Film: A History of Black...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/09/10

We interview author David F. Walker (The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History, The Second Chance of Darius Logan) about his new book Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies.Among other things, we discuss the decline in film literacy, how challenging it can be to narrow down all of black cinema history into one book, and the saving graces of Shaft in Africa. Purchase David F. Walker’s book Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation

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34:20

Stephanie Romanov (Angel, Spy Hard, The Final Cut,...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/09/03

We interview actress Stephanie Romanov (Angel, Spy Hard, The Final Cut, Thirteen Days) about her career in film and TV. Among other things, we discuss what it’s like interacting with your fans at conventions, the wonders of Leslie Nielsen’s fart machine on the set of Spy Hard, and how Robin Williams responded to an acting choice she made when filming The Final Cut. Follow Stephanie Romanov on Instagram. Visit Stephanie Romanov’s official website. The photo of Stephanie Romanov is by Grayson Wilder

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30:17

Billy West (Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/08/27

We interview actor Billy West (Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Space Jam) about his new memoir Voice-A-Versa: Finding My Voice(s) Behind the Mic from Abrams Books. We also go into his storied career in radio and cartoon voice-acting. Among other things, we discuss his hellish childhood that’s a focus of much of his memoir, why relatively modern diagnoses like ADHD and autism matter, and how challenging it was to do the Audible for his memoir in his real voice.Purchase Billy West’s memoir Voice-A-Versa

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34:00

Steve Young (Bathtubs Over Broadway, Late Show with...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/08/20

We interview writer Steve Young (Bathtubs Over Broadway, Late Show with David Letterman) about his comedy writing career, how his interest in industrial musicals led to the acclaimed documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and his current venture into writing and acting in short comedy films.Among other things, we discuss why the type of guests changed over the decades from Late Night with David Letterman to Late Show with David Letterman, why industrial musicals are more than just kitschy curiosities,

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36:58

Max Evry (Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/08/12

We interview author and journalist Max Evry (A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune) about his latest book Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Among other things, we discuss the challenges of booking interview subjects, how the premise of Night Skies led to the creation of Steven Spielberg’s (Munich, The Terminal) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and our thoughts on the trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s (Blade Runner 2049, Polytechnique) highly anticipated Dune: Part

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32:08

Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane (Tight & Nerdy)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/08/05

We interview directors Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane about their new documentary feature Tight & Nerdy. It’s a great look at a burlesque troupe that performs to the music of Weird Al! Among other things, we discuss why “Weird Al” Yankovic music and burlesque make for a good pairing, the challenges of making a documentary feature film, and how welcoming the burlesque community tends to be. Learn about the latest Tight & Nerdy screenings on their official website.Follow Tight & Nerdy on Instagram

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32:01

Marcus James Heslop (Frantastic!)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/07/28

We interview Marcus James Heslop, author of Frantastic! The Amazing Story of Fran Fullenwider, the Plus-Sized Pioneer (Chinbeard Books). Among other things, we discuss what took Fran’s acting career from the United States to Europe, why she stood out as one of the most striking Transylvanians in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and how it can be a challenge tracking down episodes of rare foreign TV shows for research. Pre-order Frantastic! on Kindle, paperback, and hardcover. Follow Chinbeard Books on

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50:45

jD Shapiro (Robin Hood: Men in Tights)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/07/23

We interview jD Shapiro, whose screenwriting credits include the comedy Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He’s the head writer on Tras Los Pasos De La Rubia Platino.Among with other things, we discuss what is was like working with legends including Mel Brooks and the late Stan Lee, why MAD Magazine was such a big influence on his sense of comedy, and how animal activism became a cornerstone in jD’s life.Watch the trailer for Tras Los Pasos De La Rubia Platino.Follow jD Shapiro on Instagram. Donate to

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32:17

Bruce Kilkowski Jr. (Monsters Unborn)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/07/13

We interview author Bruce Kilkowski Jr. on his debut book from Harker Press, Monsters Unborn: The Lost Universal Monster Remakes.Among other things, we discuss why Universal’s take on Dracula, The Invisible Man, and Frankenstein are so memorable all these years later, the challenge of finding unproduced screenplays to write about, and that one time Randy Quaid played Frankenstein’s Monster for a TNT movie. Monsters Unborn is available for purchase in hardcover and paperback and on Kindle.Follow

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38:12

David Gantz + Lahna Turner (Come What May)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/07/07

We interview directors David Gantz and Lahna Turner about their new feature documentary Come What May, a look at the life of the late stand-up comedian Ralphie May. Among other things, we discuss the wide variety of sources of footage used in the documentary, the film’s balance of focusing on Ralphie’s good and bad sides, and what they hope people take away from the film.Come What May is currently on tour in select cities with in-person Q&As. A complimentary copy of the film was provided for

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33:24

Jacqueline Vong (Playology Intl)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/06/29

We interview Jacqueline Vong (co-founder of Playology International) about her work on the 40th anniversary of the beloved 1980s Canadian animated series The Raccoons. There are albums, t-shirts, and Blu-rays of The Raccoons coming out over the coming months, so they’ll be something for every fan to enjoy! Among other things, we talk about her career as a merchandising licensing expert, why The Raccoons still holds up as an animated series thanks to its ecological themes, and what Raccoons

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37:27

Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/06/19

We interview composer Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter) about his career as a composer in the entertainment industry including his most recent work on his latest feature, the hit film Scary Movie. A soft reboot of the long-running horror spoof film franchise, Scary Movie is the 6th flick to date. Notably, it’s the first one with the Wayans’ involvement since Scary Movie 2 way back in 2001. Among other things, we discuss Haim’s early years in his high school band, what it was like for him

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25:51

Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/06/14

We interview writer Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons) on his new Audible Original Space: 1972 starring Natasha Lyonne (Scary Movie 2, Slums of Beverly Hills) , a sequel to the hit Audible Original Space: 1969. A rare combo of alt-history, comedy, and sci-fi, Space: 1972 is bound to entertain fans of humor, the space race, and vintage pop culture alike.Among other things, we discuss what makes the character of Richard Nixon such a fun voice for a narrator, what 1970s fast food chain should be

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31:24

Courtney Hoskins

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/06/09

We interview writer and director Courtney Hoskins about her upcoming feature film debut Alienation. Among other things, we discuss how her work as a front-end developer at Twitter inspired the screenplay, what was the first movie she watched involving aliens, and why ufology speaks to the human spirit. Support Alienation’s Seed & Spark campaign here.Visit the Alienation Constellation of Support here.Follow Alienation on Instagram here. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom

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62:41

Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert...

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/06/05

We interview writer and pop culture podcaster Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast) about his writing and podcasting career.Among other things, we discuss his early TV writing career on such quirky cable favorites as Commander USA’s Groovie Movies and The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast, how challenging it can be doing a podcast as a solo host, and what sweet breakfast cereals create even sweeter memories. Listen to Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal

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40:49

Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor's Life)

The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ·

2026/05/30

We interview author Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes) about his latest celebrity biography on prolific actor Roddy McDowall. Filled with fun anecdotes capturing the sweep of a storied career, this is one book you won’t wan to miss.Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life is available in hardcover and on Kindle.Purchase Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life here.Among other things, we discuss Roddy’s transitioning from a child to an

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