Darektors Cut is an interview-driven TV and movie talk show that dives deep into the minds behind the camera. Each episode features candid conversations with directors, actors, writers, and creatives, exploring their artistic process, behind-the-scenes stories, and the real challenges of bringing films and television to life. Blending insightful discussion with a relaxed, authentic tone, Darektors Cut gives audiences an unfiltered look at the craft of storytelling—going beyond the final cut to uncover the vision, decisions, and passion that shape every project
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Sep 29, 2026 · 31:52
Send us Fan Mail Episode 628 "Lanterns" Composer: Stephanie Economou Stephanie joins me to discuss her fresh and authentic score for "Lanterns". We discuss her process, how she…
Sep 25, 2026 · 36:59
Send us Fan Mail Episode 627 "Lioness" Jonah Wharton Jonah, who plays "Tex" joins me to talk about his character and "Lioness" We discuss Tex being shot in the last episode,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 47:26
Send us Fan Mail Episode 626 Dimitry Rozental "Lioness" Dimitry joins me to talk about Lioness, his character Renat, his journey on the show both and and off camera and so much…
Sep 18, 2026 · 53:39
Send us Fan Mail Episode 625 Elizaveta Neretin | "Lioness" (Oleksandra) Elizaveta joins me to talk about her career, life and captivating role as Oleksandra in Season 3 of…
Aug 21, 2026 · 16:52
Send us Fan Mail Episode 624 Directors: Matthew Hamachek and Erica Sashin | “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” Directed by Emmy Award-winning Matthew Hamachek and Emmy Award-nominated…
Aug 19, 2026 · 13:31
Send us Fan Mail Episode 623 Geno Auriemma | The Dynasty: UConn Huskies Awesome interview. One of the best coaches in the history of sports joins me to talk about #appletv new…
Aug 9, 2026 · 49:54
Send us Fan Mail Episode 622 "The Odyssey" Actor: Jimmy Gonzales Jimmy is fresh off Christopher Nolan's masterpiece "The Odyssey" in which we discuss in depth. Jimmy plays…
Jul 22, 2026 · 10:27
Send us Fan Mail Episode 621 Ben Foster "3:10 to Yuma", "Hell or High Water" and "Motor City" Ben stops by a second time to talk "Motor City" his newest and most outside the box…
Jul 16, 2026 · 8:19
Send us Fan Mail Episode 620 "Searching for Bobby Fischer" & "Criminal Minds: Evolution" Actor: Joe Mantegna Joe joins me to talk about "Criminal Minds: Evolution", "Searching…
Jul 8, 2026 · 51:10
Send us Fan Mail Episode 619 Gil Bellows The Shawshank Redemption" (Tommy Williams) Gil joins me to talk The Exorcist, Mike Flanagan, Ally McBeal, Love and a 45, Comic Cons, The…
Jul 3, 2026 · 56:08
Send us Fan Mail Episode 618 Matthew Rauch "Banshee" | "Clay Burton" The wonderfully talented Matthew Rauch joins me to talk about his iconic role in Banshee as Clay Burton. We…
Jul 2, 2026 · 54:25
Send us Fan Mail Episode 617 "The Last Starfighter" Catherine Stewart Catherine Stewart talks "The Last Star Fighter", "Weekend at Bernie's" , the 80's and so much more. Welcome,…
Jun 12, 2026 · 34:59
Send us Fan Mail Episode 616 Graham Sibley "Abraham Lincoln" In this episode of Darektor's Cut, I sit down with Graham Sibley, the talented actor who portrays Abraham Lincoln in…
May 29, 2026 · 37:59
Send us Fan Mail Episode 615. David Zucker | Director: The Naked Gun, Airplane, Top Secret. David joins me for a second time to talk The Naked Gun, Airplane, Top Secret, Val…
May 26, 2026 · 1:00:05
Send us Fan Mail Episode 614 "FROM" Actor: Jamie McGuire Jamie joins me a 3rd time to talk Comic Con's, FROM and Smiley! Welcome, Jamie McGuire! #from #fromseason2 #fromseason3…
May 12, 2026 · 24:41
Send us Fan Mail Episode 613 Shannon Gisela | M.I.A | Etta Tiger Jonze Shannon and I dissect her character Etta. We discuss Etta's tragic first episode, what she's endured, is…
May 8, 2026 · 56:20
Send us Fan Mail Episode 612 Peter Mortimer | Director: "The Dark Wizard" and "The Alpinist" Peter joins me to talk about his newest documentary "The Dark Wizard". Peter and I…
May 7, 2026 · 10:21
Send us Fan Mail Episode 611 Quavo joins me to talk about his newest film "TAKEOVER". We discuss the film, Takeoff, making the transition to acting, the wonderfully unique way…
May 5, 2026 · 8:03
Send us Fan Mail Episode 610 Gerardo Celasco, Marta Milans and Maurice Compte | M.I.A Gerardo talks Narcos and playing fictitious vs historical characters, Marta responds to her…
May 5, 2026 · 7:38
Send us Fan Mail Episode 609 Bill Dubuque and Karen Campbell | Writers & EP's | "M.I.A." Bill Dubuque (The Judge, The Accountant, Ozark) and Karen Campbell (Dexter and Outlander)…
Apr 30, 2026 · 15:46
Send us Fan Mail Episode 608 Bryan Storkel Director Hulk Hogan: American Made Bryan joins me to talk about the most impactful and influential wrestler of all time, "Hulk Hogan".…
Apr 17, 2026 · 28:24
Send us Fan Mail Episode 607 "SkyKing" Director: Patricia Gillespie Director Patricia Gillespie joins me to talk about her newest film "Skyking". "Skyking" is the tragic story…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:08:51
Send us Fan Mail Episode 606 Rhys Bevan-John "FROM" Rhys joins me to talk about his character, his rapport with "Sophia", his career, some pretty cool Tarot card readings and…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:12:53
Send us Fan Mail Episode 605 Jim Woods Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat | (Jim Weber) The flat out wonderful Jim Woods joins me to talk about his supremely lovable and funny…
Mar 26, 2026 · 41:47
Send us Fan Mail Episode 604 Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat ("Other Anthony") Rob Lathan The very funny and kind Rob Lathan joins me to talk about his career and his…
Mar 25, 2026 · 29:15
Send us Fan Mail Episode 603 Composer: Breton Vivian "The Madison" Composer Breton Vivan joins me to talk about his wonderful score in "The Madison". We discuss Punk Rock,…
Mar 19, 2026 · 29:42
Send us Fan Mail Episode 602 Stephanie Hodge (Helen) Jury Duty Presents COMPANY RETREAT Stephanie Hodge is a very talented stand up comedian and actor whom you can find March…
Mar 18, 2026 · 6:32
Send us Fan Mail Episode 601 Craig Robinson "Hot Tub Time Machine", "Eastbound and Down" and the Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." The awesome Craig Robinson stops by to talk…
Mar 16, 2026 · 11:58
Send us Fan Mail Episode 600 "Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat" Todd Schulman and Anthony King Executive Producers Todd Schulman and Anthony King join me to talk about "Jury…
Mar 11, 2026 · 31:49
Send us Fan Mail Episode 599 "War Machine" Composer: Dmitri Golovko Dmitri joins me to talk about his absolute banger of a score in "War Machine" starring Alan Ritchson. We…
Mar 5, 2026 · 24:14
Send us Fan Mail Episode 598 Arlan Ruf DTF St Louis Arlan Ruf Instagram: @arlanruf I sit down with Arlan for a conversation about his experiences and interests both on and off…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:03:34
Send us Fan Mail Episode 597 "Project: Hail Mary and The Martian" Author: Andy Weir Andy and I take questions from some awesome Reddit users, examine the Martian, Project: Hail…
Feb 10, 2026 · 40:04
Send us Fan Mail Episode 596 "The Town" and "Gone Baby Gone" George Carroll George Carroll is a highly regarded rapper (Slaine) and actor. George joins me to talk about our…
Feb 2, 2026 · 25:40
Send us Fan Mail Episode 595 Julie Ann Emery "Better Call Saul", "Gifted", "Solo Mio". Julie joins me to talk her new film with Kevin James, "Solo Mio". We talk about her…
Jan 28, 2026 · 1:08:07
Send us Fan Mail Episode 594 "Stranger Things" Hope Hynes Love Hope Hynes Love, has been the Artistic Director at East Chapel Hill High School since 2005, and she held the same…
Jan 27, 2026 · 11:06
Send us Fan Mail Episode 593 "Peaky Blinders, Hunger Games and Vanished" | Sam Claflin Sam Clafin joins me to talk about his new show from MGM+, "Vanished". We also talk about…
Jan 22, 2026 · 15:37
Send us Fan Mail Episode 592 "The Hillside Strangler" Director: Peter LoGreco Peter joins me to talk about one of the most terrifying serial killers in history: The Hillside…
Jan 13, 2026 · 34:12
Send us Fan Mail Episode 591 "Meet Joe Black" Jake Weber Jake Weber is an instantly recognizable, immensely underrated actor who has been in such classics as Meet Joe Black, Dawn…
Jan 6, 2026 · 29:49
Send us Fan Mail Episode 590 Amanda Christine "It: Welcome to Derry" Ronnie Grogan Amanda joins me to talk an early Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, the kids that fueled It:…
Jan 6, 2026 · 20:45
Send us Fan Mail Episode 589 "It: Welcome to Derry" Lochlan Miller (Ray) Lochlan Miller is a talented actor and GREAT kid. He did an amazing job in this interview. Lochlan joins…
Dec 23, 2025 · 22:34
Send us Fan Mail Episode 588 "Mayor of Kingstown" Taylor Handley (Kyle McLusky) Taylor joins me to talk about the 4th Season (and best) of Mayor of Kingstown. We discuss Taylor…
Dec 23, 2025 · 1:06:13
Send us Fan Mail Episode 587 "Christmas Vacation" Ellen Latzen Ellen Latzen had a wonderful career as a child actor starring in "Fatal Attraction" and "Christmas Vacation" as…
Dec 17, 2025 · 19:14
Send us Fan Mail Episode 586 "It: Welcome to Derry" Actor: Stephen Rider Stephen joins me to talk Hank Grogan, Auditioning for Mike Hanlon, the hate Hank Grogan receives,…
Dec 15, 2025 · 27:47
Send us Fan Mail Episode 585 Kimberly Guerrero | "It: Welcome to Derry" | (Rose) Kimberly joins me to talk about her character "Rose", We also discuss "Second Hand Rose", How…
Dec 15, 2025 · 45:55
Send us Fan Mail Episode 584 "Train Dreams" and "Sinners" Actor: Nathaniel Arcand Nathaniel joins me to talk about his absolutely wonderful performance in "Train Dreams". We talk…
Nov 26, 2025 · 27:02
Send us Fan Mail Episode 583 Dave Porter | Composer: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Composer Dave Porter stops by to talk composing the music for Breaking Bad, Pluribus and…
Nov 18, 2025 · 12:21
Send us Fan Mail "Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma and Better Call Saul Ben Foster, Michael Mando and James Badge Dale. A very talented trio joins me to talk about their newest…
Nov 18, 2025 · 28:04
Send us Fan Mail Episode 582 Ben Leonberg Director: Good Boy Director Ben Leonberg (and Indy) drop by to talk about the most unique and original film this year, "Good Boy". "Good…
Nov 14, 2025 · 33:51
Send us Fan Mail Episode 581 "It: Welcome to Derry" Mark MacRae Mark joins me to talk his role in Episode 1 as the young father. Perhaps one of the most memorable opening scenes…
Nov 13, 2025 · 23:00
Send us Fan Mail Episode 579 Miles Ekhardt | "It: Welcome to Derry (Matty Clements) Miles joins me to talk all things "It" and his character Matty Clements. Episode 1 of "It:…
Nov 13, 2025 · 29:34
Send us Fan Mail Episode 578 Jack and Matilda Legault | "It: Welcome to Derry" | (Phil and Susie Malkin) Real life Brother and Sister Jack and Matilda join me to talk about their…
Nov 3, 2025 · 28:08
Send us Fan Mail Episode 577 "It: Welcome to Derry" Actor: Mikkal Karim- Fidler Mikkal joins me to talk about his unbelievably memorable role as "Teddy Uris" We talk about the…
Nov 3, 2025 · 25:09
Send us Fan Mail Episode 576 "It: Welcome to Derry" | Clara Stack (Lily Bainbridge) Happy Halloween! Clara joins me to talk all things "It". Clara's performance thus far is about…
Oct 31, 2025 · 45:50
Send us Fan Mail Episode 575 TASK Composer: Dan Deacon (Apologies for the echo) Dan Deacon's TASK score is original, fresh and one of the most listenable scores in recent memory.…
Oct 27, 2025 · 16:38
Send us Fan Mail Episode 574 Django Unchained, Donnie Brasco and Tulsa King Actor: James Russo. James Russo joins me for a rare interview to talk about "Tulsa King", his…
Oct 15, 2025 · 11:17
Send us Fan Mail Episode 573 "Tulsa King" Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley and Mike Walden Chris, McKenna and Mike join me talk "Tulsa King" and a bit about each of their…
Oct 10, 2025 · 10:58
Send us Fan Mail Episode 572 "The Last Frontier" Actors: Dominic Cooper and Hayley Bennett. You might know Dominic from "Preacher", and "Captain America" and Hayley from…
Oct 8, 2025 · 21:58
Send us Fan Mail Episode 571 "Task" Actor: Ben Lewis Doherty Ben portrays "Sam" in HBO's hit new show "Task". Simply put, Ben has been terrific. Ben and I talk about a multitude…
Oct 1, 2025 · 27:13
Send us Fan Mail Episode 570 "Revenge of the Nerds" Actor: Robert Carradine Robert joins me to talk about his new podcast "The Party Nerds Pop-Cast" We also dive into his…
Sep 25, 2025 · 45:22
Send us Fan Mail Episode 569 "Task" Actor: Jamie McShane The immensely talented Jamie McShane joins me to talk about his career his role in 1923 (Marshall Kent), Wednesday…
Sep 23, 2025 · 37:47
Send us Fan Mail Episode 568 "The Senior" Mike Flynt At 59, Mike Flynt may be too old to be on a college football field, but not too old to feel the weight of unfinished…
Sep 19, 2025 · 22:42
Send us Fan Mail Episode 567 "Dexter" | Actor: Erik King | (James Doakes) Surprise! The supremely talented Erik King aka "James Doakes" aka "The Bay Harbor Butcher" 😉 ...Stops…
Sep 8, 2025 · 39:09
Send us Fan Mail Episode 566 "Caddyshack" | Actor: John Barmon | (Spaulding Smalls) Spaulding is here! John talks Spaulding, Caddyshack, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney…
Sep 3, 2025 · 55:08
Send us Fan Mail Episode 565 "Peacemaker" Actor: David Denman David joins me a second time to talk about fatherhood, the newest season of "Peacemaker" and his character Keith…
Aug 27, 2025 · 17:35
Send us Fan Mail Episode 564 "Dexter: Resurrection" | David Zayas | (Angel Batista) David joins me to talk about the smash hit season of "Dexter: Resurrection". We cover a…
Aug 15, 2025 · 1:33:12
Send us Fan Mail Episode 563 "Stranger Things" Actor: Nikola Djuricko | (Yuri Ismaylov) Stranger Things Talk begins here: 47:00 This is Nikola Djuricko's second podcast. His…
Aug 10, 2025 · 41:29
Send us Fan Mail Episode 562 "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane" Director: David Zucker David Zucker talks about the new "The Naked Gun" movie, his thoughts, remakes, ageism in…
Aug 4, 2025 · 27:28
Send us Fan Mail Episode 561 "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "The Haunting of Hill House" Actor Henry Thomas Henry stops by the podcast again to talk ET, Cloak an Dagger, Mike…
Jul 25, 2025 · 26:13
Send us Fan Mail Episode 560 "Untamed" | Actor: Ezra Franky | (Lucy Cook) Ezra joins me to talk about her role in the number one show on Netflix, "Untamed". Lucy portrays Lucy…
Jul 18, 2025 · 20:12
Send us Fan Mail Episode 559. "Dexter: Resurrection" Actor: Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine The great Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine joins me to talk about his early career, NEVER getting a voice…
Jul 12, 2025 · 30:26
Send us Fan Mail Episode 558 "Dexter: Resurrection" Actor: Kadia Saraf (Claudette Wallace) Kadia stops by to talk about her new role in "Dexter: Resurrection" as Claudette…
Jul 12, 2025 · 49:24
Send us Fan Mail Episode 557 "Karate Kid: Legends" Actor: Mustafa Bulut Mustafa Bulut is an immensely talented actor, stuntman and so much more. We discuss his character, the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 39:30
Send us Fan Mail Episode 556 "Nobody and Nobody 2" Actor: Gage Munroe Gage joins me a second time to talk the August 15th release of "Nobody 2". The "Nobody" franchise is one of…
Jul 2, 2025 · 49:02
Send us Fan Mail Episode 555 "Game of Thrones", "The Watchman" and "Moon Knight" Cinematographer: Gregory Middleton Cinematographer Gregory Middleton joins me to talk about his…
Jun 30, 2025 · 37:10
Send us Fan Mail Episode 554 "The Gorge" | Actor: James Marlowe | (Bradford Shaw) James Marlowe joins me to talk his awesome role in "The Gorge". (Bradford Shaw) We talk Bradford…
Jun 6, 2025 · 43:22
Send us Fan Mail Episode 553 Karate Kid: Legends | Actor: Oscar Ge (Bo Fong) Oscar Ge is absolutely TERRIFIC as Bo Fong, Li Fong's brother (Ben Wang) in "Karate Kid: Legends"…
May 27, 2025 · 54:29
Send us Fan Mail Episode 552 "Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman) William Christopher Ford aka Christopher Paul Ford…
May 22, 2025 · 12:51
Send us Fan Mail Episode 551 "Dangerous Animals", "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD" Actor: Hassie Harrison The lovely and talented Hassie Harrison joins me to talk about her life,…
May 19, 2025 · 27:11
Send us Fan Mail Episode 550 "The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo" Director: Jon Avnet Jon Avnet has directed some fantastic films that include "The War", "Fried…
May 16, 2025 · 18:40
Send us Fan Mail Episode 549 "Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Mykelti Williamson Mykelti and I talk Forrest Gump and his iconic character, Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba",…
May 16, 2025 · 14:49
Send us Fan Mail Episode 548 "Earnhardt: Director: Joshua Altman Director Joshua Altman joins me to talk about his new documentary on Prime Video called "Earnhardt" we discuss…
May 14, 2025 · 29:16
Send us Fan Mail Episode 547 "Band of Brothers", "The Guardian" and "The Last Rodeo" Actor: Neal McDonough You know Neal in just about everything. Neal joins me to talk about his…
May 7, 2025 · 27:01
Send us Fan Mail Episode 546 "The Accountant 2" Allison Robertson (Justine) Allison Robertson is a very talented actor who was simply terrific in her first major role as…
Apr 28, 2025 · 36:05
Send us Fan Mail Episode 545 "Call on Me" and "Warfare" Deanne Berry Deanne Berry has had and amazing career. She know (amongst other things) for "Call on Me" video (Eric Prydz)…
Apr 17, 2025 · 30:29
Send us Fan Mail Episode 544 "Daredevil: Born Again" Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera Hillary Fyfe Spera is a Vermont born Cinematographer whose credits include "Run",…
Apr 16, 2025 · 12:37
Send us Fan Mail Episode 543 "Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver Titus Welliver joins me to talk Gone Baby Gone, The Town, New England, Boston and his…
Apr 15, 2025 · 5:47
Send us Fan Mail Episode 542 "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" Writer: Chris Brancato Chris Brancato, a writer and producer known for his work on "Narcos" and "Godfather of…
Apr 11, 2025 · 7:16
Send us Fan Mail Episode 541 "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond-James are both actors who currently star in the MGM+…
Apr 11, 2025 · 7:06
Send us Fan Mail Episode 540 "Godfather of Harlem" Actor: Rome Flynn | (Frank Lucas) Outside of being named MVP of the 2025 NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Rome Flynn is a terrific…
Apr 4, 2025 · 6:16
Send us Fan Mail Episode 539 "Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman", "1923) and Aminah Nieves ("1923"). Michelle Randolph (1923 and Landman) and Aminah Nieves (1923) join me talk…
Apr 3, 2025 · 9:41
Send us Fan Mail Episode 538 "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" | Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles joins me to talk her new series on Prime Video "The…
Mar 26, 2025 · 42:45
Send us Fan Mail Episode 537 "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari Okea joins me to talk two very unique characters in two very different universes. Shawn…
Mar 20, 2025 · 1:02:35
Send us Fan Mail Episode 536 "Footloose" Dean Pitchford Dean Pitchford wrote the screenplay and many of the songs in "Footloose" In June of 2024, he was inducted into the…
Mar 14, 2025 · 33:11
Send us Fan Mail Episode 535 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith absolutely crushed the role of Terry Silver in both "The Karate Kid III" and "Cobra Kai".…
Mar 11, 2025 · 33:00
Send us Fan Mail Episode 534 "Cobra Kai" Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg Jon, Josh and Hayden join me to talk some Cobra Kai. We discuss Johnny…
Mar 11, 2025 · 20:18
Send us Fan Mail Episode 533 "Celtics City" Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Lauren and Gabe join me to talk MAX's newest documentary "Celtics City" Celtics City chronicles the…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:16:32
Send us Fan Mail Episode 532 "Hoosiers" David Neidorf (#21 Everett Flatch) David Neidorf (Platoon, Bull Durham and Hoosiers) joins me a second time to talk "Hoosiers" and Gene…
Feb 27, 2025 · 50:09
Send us Fan Mail Episode 531 Actor: Chris Candy Chris joins me to talk about his work with Coldplay, that hilarious Dunkin Doughnuts commercial Chris was in during the Super…
Feb 26, 2025 · 11:31
Send us Fan Mail Episode 530 "Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut" Actor: Joanna Cassidy The timeless Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk "Blade Runner", her…
Feb 25, 2025 · 6:23
Send us Fan Mail Episode 529 "1923" Actors: Brian Geraghty & Sebastian Roché (Zane Davis and Father Renaud) With Season 2 days away... Brian and Sebastian join me to talk about…
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