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Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods... the podcast that honors the art of making movie trailers, teasers, key art, and all the strategic content that launched the movies, TV shows, and games you love.
Episodes
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-7: "Everybody Has Two Jobs" – Dawn Taubin (Former WB Marketing Chief)
Jim Fredrick sits down with his former boss Dawn Taubin, President of Marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures during one of the studio's strongest runs. They talk…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-6: "The Iron Giant" – Allison Abbate (Producer)
Some movies are loved by the people who make them and by the people who sell them, and they're still tough to open. Jim Fredrick, who ran the marketing on The…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsGerry Rich: "No Plan B"
Gerry Rich started planning his escape to Hollywood from a basement desk in the Midwest at age ten, and he went on to run marketing at Miramax, MGM, Paramount…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-5: "The 30-Mile-an-Hour Read: Selling Movies with Key Art" – Bryan Allen
Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick continues on the TG&TG feed. This week Jim sits down with longtime friend and colleague Bryan Allen, the…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-4: "The Assignment of a Lifetime" – Jim Fredrick
Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick continues on the TG&TG feed. This week Jim rides solo, revisiting the campaign he calls "the assignment of…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-3: "The Glass Ceiling Breaker" - Barbara Glazer
Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick continues on the TG&TG feed. Barbara Glazer was one of our very first guests on this podcast, back in…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsA Trailer Park Tribute, Chapter 2: "No Brilliant Jerks"
Trailer Park's doors are closed, but the tribute rolls on. Chapter 2 picks up as the shop outgrows Cahuenga, settles into the Santa Monica Boulevard building…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-2: "The Mogul" – Alan Horn (Studio President)
Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick continues on the TG&TG feed. A soap marketer who'd never set foot in Los Angeles became the most…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsOpening Weekend: EP-1 "The Shawshank Redemption" – Liz Glotzer (Producer)
We're proud to introduce Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick, starting with episode one right here on TG&TG! The most beloved movie on IMDb…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsChris Daniel: SVP Global Creative Marketing at LionsGate (Best of)
It was so cool to get to hang out with Chris Daniel, the Senior Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at LionsGate. Prior to LionsGate, Chris led 360…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsA Trailer Park Tribute: "We Had No Business Starting a Company"
Trailer Park's theatrical division has closed its doors, so we gathered five of the people who were there at the very beginning. Tim Nett, Jim Hale, Ann…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsNo Trade Mag, No History Book. Logan Gruidl Is Fixing That.
Logan Gruidl is Senior Producer at Picture Head and the founder of The Trailer Brief, a bi-weekly newsletter covering trailer craft, industry news, and the…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsMonica Brady | Co-Founder & Exec. Producer, Golden Trailer Awards
Monica Brady has spent 26 years doing something that didn't exist when she started: honoring the people who make movie trailers. Co-founded with her sister…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsKris McDonald: Cutting Trailers. Mentoring the Next Gen. Behind the Trailer.
Kris McDonald is a Creative Director and Senior Editor at XAV, and the founder of Behind the Trailer — a free educational platform dedicated to helping…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsStav Ozdoba on Indie Filmmaking, Editing, and Building Rubber Sole Creative
Before founding Rubber Sole Creative, Stav Ozdoba came to the U.S. with one goal: become a filmmaker. Within months, he was in meetings to direct a feature…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBenj Thall: From Child Actor to Editor, Creative Director, Screenwriter
Before Benj Thall was cutting trailers at some of the most influential shops in the business, he was a working child actor starring in Disney's Homeward Bound…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsFrom Staples Center to The Shop: Jordan Hayman on Building a Career Without a Roadmap
Jordan Hayman has sat in almost every seat in this industry. Jumbotron editor for the Lakers during their championship run. Creative executive at Alkemi…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsLauren Zoller, Lead Editor at X/AV
What does it sound like when a trailer editor thinks in rhythm, builds in silence, and treats every scene break like a musical beat? Lead editor Lauren Zoller…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsEric Ladd on Brining Bleeding Edge Design to Hollywood's Trailer Industry
What happens when a technology-minded New Yorker stumbles into Hollywood and ends up reshaping how the industry makes trailers, title sequences, and motion…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsKazadi Katambwa on From Runner to Hollywood Creative Executive
What does it take to break into the trailer business, survive the agency grind, and help shape campaigns for some of the biggest films of the last two decades?…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsDebi Struzan & Dana Flowers-Mitchell on Trust, Taste, and Why the Big Idea Still Matters
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Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBest Of — Robert Walker (Buddha Jones): Craft, Emotion & the Art of the Trailer
What does it mean to truly feel a trailer—and how do you translate that feeling into something that moves an audience? In this Best Of Trailer Geeks & Teaser…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBEST OF: Dwight Caines on Story, Strategy, and Leading With Conscience
What does it take to market movies that shape culture—and to lead with integrity when the stakes are highest? In this Best Of Trailer Geeks & Teaser Gods…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsCuts That Connect: Greg Krupka on Feel-First Storytelling
What do VHS edits, a childhood trumpet, and a passion for story-driven design have in common? This week on Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, Corey Nathan sits…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsAaron Gershman - Senior Vice President, Creative Advertising at Lionsgate
From Strings to Screens: Aaron Gershman's Journey Across AV, Digital, and Design How does a former rock guitarist with zero design training become a creative…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsShea Jones, Editor at X/AV
Between the Beats: From Texas Roots to Trailer Rhythms What does it take to edit trailers that breathe emotion, humor, tension, and awe—all in a few short…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsSonic Sculptor: Lenny Jones on Sound Design, Artistry & Adaptation
How a music-obsessed Midwesterner built a sonic legacy from the mix stages of Hollywood to the classrooms of tomorrow — and why the future of sound is still…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 9) – with special guests Dawn Baillie and Clive Baillie and co-host Benedict Coulter
🎬 From Posters to Powerhouses: The Legacy of Andy Kuehn Through BLT's Origins 📌 Episode Summary In this edition of our tribute series to Andy Kuehn—widely…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 8) – with special guest Jim Gibbons and co-host Benedict Coulter
From Madison Ave to Hollywood: The Birth of a Trailer Empire 📌 Episode Summary This week, we continue our heartfelt tribute to Andy Kuehn, a visionary often…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 7) – with special guest Gregory McClatchy and co-host Benedict Coulter
🎬 Spielberg, Scott, Streisand & the Trailers Behind the Legends This week, we continue our heartfelt tribute to Andy Kuehn, the visionary known as the father…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 6) – with special guest Margery Doppelt and co-host Benedict Coulter
The Words Behind the Magic – with special guest Margery Doppelt 🎙️ In this sixth installment of our special tribute to the legendary Andy Kuehn—founder of…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 5) – with special guest Vincent Arcaro and co-host Benedict Coulter
K-scope's Blueprint: Andy K. & The Architects of Modern Movie Advertising 🎙 Introduction: Joined by special guest Vincent Arcaro, President of Dark Light…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 4) – with special guest Mark Trugman and co-host Benedict Coulter
Andy's Nurturing Legacy and the Aura of Old Hollywood So cool to sit down with veteran entertainment advertising executive Mark Trugman to continue our tribute…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 3) – with special guest Deborah Luster and co-host Benedict Coulter
🎙Crafting Legends & Honoring the GOAT For the 3rd installment of our tribute to Andy Kuehn, we're joined by legendary trailer editor Deborah Luster as well as…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 2) – with special guest Mike Camp and co-host Benedict Coulter
"Kaleidoscope University" - The Trailer Industry's Wild Beginnings Continuing our Tribute to Andy Kuehn, we're joined by Mike Camp, who got his start at…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn – with special guest Skip Chaisson and co-host Benedict Coulter
Unearthing the Craft of Trailer Making In this special episode, we kick off a heartfelt tribute honoring Andy Kuehn—the father of the modern trailer industry…
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(ICYMI) Chad Misner: LITTLE CHILDREN trailer, THE SOCIAL NETWORK trailer editor, creative director
Thought folks would enjoy hearing this one from all-time great, Chad Misner. So many of the pieces Chad's been involved with still get mentioned among the best…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsAndrea Weeks, Executive Creative Director at AV Squad: LONGLEGS, ANORA, CUCKOO, THE NIGHTINGALE (and more!)
In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Andrea Weeks, Executive Creative Director at AV Squad. A lifelong creative, Andrea brings a unique…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods"This Week in Movie Trailers" - Jonny Elwyn on Freelance Creativity, Trailer Data, and Building TWIMT
This episode is definitely for "trailer geeks" because host Corey Nathan and this week's guest Jonny Elwyn totally geek out over some great trailers. So on…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsRobert Hyams: From Film Reels to Avid – A Legendary Journey Through the Golden Age of Trailers
In this nostalgic episode of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, host Corey Nathan sits down with the legendary Robert Hyams, a pivotal figure in the evolution of…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsPete Campbell, Creative Director at Wild Card Creative Group
In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Pete Campbell, Creative Director at Wild Card Creative Group and one of the most respected editors and…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsThe Creative Advertising Career of Dana Precious – From Sony to Marvel and Beyond
On this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and dynamic Dana Precious. From her humble start as a receptionist to holding top marketing positions at Sony…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsYuhei Ogawa | Editor, CD and Host of CREATIVE. KIND.
In this episode of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, host Corey Nathan welcomes Yuhei Ogawa, an accomplished editor, creative director, and host of the new…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBrett Winn and Ben Andron of RAVE Collective
In this episode of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, host Corey Nathan welcomes two industry powerhouses: Brett Winn, owner and CEO of RAVE Collective, and…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsKevin Childress and Craig Hagedorn, Award Winning Trailer Editors, on Storytelling, Sound Design, and Creative Collaboration
On this episode, we sit down with Kevin Childress, award-winning editor, producer, and creative director, and Craig Hagedorn, editor and creative director at…
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ICYMI - Barbara Glazer: Lord of the Rings, Kill Bill, Pirates of the Caribbean
This was one of our first episodes. So if you haven't had a chance to hear the magnificent Barbara Glazer, now's your chance! Barbara is not only an…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsThe V.O. Episode with Brent Allen Hagel
In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Brent Allen Hagel, a professional voiceover artist known for his work in movie trailers, network promos, and…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBenedict Coulter (Part Deux) | Owner / Editor at REBEL and the Original Rock Star of the Trailer Industry!
In this follow-up conversation, Corey welcomes back Benedict Coulter, co-founder and (still) editor of REBEL, a creative boutique powerhouse in the…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBenedict Coulter (Part 1) | Owner / Editor at REBEL and the Original Rock Star of the Trailer Industry!
In this episode, we're joined by Benedict Coulter, co-founder of Rebel and the original "rock star" of the trailer industry. Benny shares stories of his early…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsBettina Sherick | Founder, Hollywood in Pixels - Pioneering Digital Marketing from Retail to Rings of Power
Pioneering Digital Marketing with Bettina Sherick: From Retail to Rings of Power In this episode, we're joined by Bettina Sherick, founder of Hollywood in…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsTaymar Cox, Producer at Mocean | REZ BALL, SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, GLASS ONION, THE GRAY MAN, THE ELECTRIC STATE
In this episode, we're joined by rising star trailer producer Taymar Cox from Mocean. We explore the making of iconic trailers like SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE…
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ICYMI: Seth Gaven, Founder of AV Squad | Star Trek, Fast & Furious, James Bond, Marvel
This was episode 3 of Trailer Geeks & Teaser Gods! In case you missed it, it's definitely worth checking out our convo with Seth Gaven, the Founder of AV Squad…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsThe Art and Evolution of Trailer Editing with Robert Walker
In this episode, we sit down with the legendary trailer editor Robert Walker. Robert takes us through his career journey, from the early days at Roger Corman's…
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Navigating Mental Health Amidst Election Stress: Practical Tools and Personal Insights
This is a special episode about mental health. It's a talk that was shared on our sister show TP&R a couple months ago. We're hoping that in a moment like this…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsChristine Birch, The Hollywood Unicorn, on Navigating Culture, Politics, and Hollywood
How similar is opening a movie to getting a candidate elected? How much is opening weekend like Election Day? Christine Birch - who's worked on hundreds of…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods"The British Invasion" of the Trailer Biz with Paul Cartlich, VP | Creative Director of Intermission Film
In this episode, we're joined by Paul Cartlich, VP and Creative Director of Intermission Film. Paul shares personal experiences of imposter syndrome and the…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsJim Fredrick: Marketing Prez at Castle Rock; SVP at Warner; and EVP at Screen Gems
In this episode, we're joined by Jim Fredrick, trailer editor, creative executive, and film professor and now… author of the new book OPENING WEEKEND. Jim…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsMichael Carr, Owner/CEO of Carrma: Creative Post, Sound and Picture Finishing
In this episode we're joined by Michael Carr, the owner and CEO of Carrma, entertainment advertising's unique boutique creative post destination, specializing…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsAlan Toomayan, Legendary Trailer Editor
In this episode, we have an all-time great trailer editor and an even better person, Alan Toomayan. We delve into Alan's significant journey from his academic…
Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsJon Berkowitz, Creative Director and Head of Motion Graphics, and Brad Colwell, Creative Director, at Aspect
Unlocking Motion Design Magic: Deep Dive with the Minds behind 'The Color Purple' and 'She-Hulk' In this edition of Trailer Geeks, we sit down with Jon…