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Fish's Call Sheet
Michael Fishman shares a behind the scenes view of the entertainment industry, celebrating the talented people who make film, television, and streaming production possible.
Episodes
Fish's Call SheetLisa Kenner Grissom: Writing Stories That Matter with Courage, Tenacity, and Purpose
What happens when a story of extraordinary courage risks being forgotten? And how can writers, filmmakers, and storytellers preserve the voices of people who…
Fish's Call SheetFrançoise Cherry-Cohen: The Secrets to Sets for The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men & Leanne
You know the shows. You love the characters. But have you ever wondered who creates the worlds that make television feel real? From The Big Bang Theory and Two…
Fish's Call SheetRamy Katrib: Post Production - The Hidden Magic Behind Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Euphoria & Rooster
What really happens after the cameras stop rolling? How does raw footage become the television and movies we love? And who are the creative minds making that…
Fish's Call SheetSanaa Kelley: The Secret Sounds Behind Film, TV, & Games
In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with Emmy-winning Foley artist and Reel Foley Sound founder Sanaa Kelley for a fascinating, playful…
Fish's Call SheetDr. Rachel Raimist: The Director Turning Moments on Camera Into a Movement Elevating Others
In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with director, educator, mentor, and industry trailblazer Dr. Rachel Raimist for a powerful…
Fish's Call SheetZack Teperman: Cut the Bull$hit, Tell Your Story, The No-BS Guide to Visibility, Fame & Fatherhood
In this energetic and revealing episode of Fish Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with public relations master, bestselling author, and ZTPR President Zack…
Fish's Call SheetTyree Elaine: Actor, Writer, Comedian - Finding Her Voice, Taking the Stage, and Telling the Truth
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…
Fish's Call SheetAndy Weyman: A Director’s Life in Television - Sitcom Legends, Porsche Racing & Leading with Kindness
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…
Fish's Call SheetJames Pearse Connelly: Production Designer - Designing the Shows the World Can’t Stop Watching
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…
Fish's Call SheetValerie Weiss: Director, Producer, Writer - The Scientist Directing Hollywood’s Biggest Stories
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…
Fish's Call SheetErica Montolfo-Bura: Writer, Producer - Inside the Writers’ Room, Cancel Culture, and the Mayor of Lanford. Jokes, Stars, and the Story Behind the Story
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…
Fish's Call SheetJohn Boyd: Camera - Pedestals, Pressure, and the Art of the Perfect Camera Shot
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…
Fish's Call SheetZabrina Matiru: Makeup - The Artist Behind the Face. Makeup, Identity, and the Power of Feeling Seen
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…
Fish's Call SheetCaleb Spillyards: Stunts How Hollywood Fights Are Really Made. The Body, the Camera, and the Story Behind the Battles
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…
Fish's Call SheetLynda Tarryk: Director - Learning Every Seat Before Taking the Chair — The Hidden Path to Primetime Director
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…
Fish's Call SheetPaige Blankenship: Producer - Building a Creative Life from the Ground Up - How to Turn Chaos Into Success
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…
Fish's Call SheetTema Staig: Women In Media - Rebuilding Hollywood from the Call Sheet Up
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…
Fish's Call SheetBlake Pickens: Writer, Director, Producer - Creating Productions, Comedy, Cartoons & Telling the Truth from Where You Come From
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…
Fish's Call SheetEden Dranger: Writer - On Writing, Being Horny for Acting & Becoming a Not So Starving Artist
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…
Fish's Call SheetRon Moseley: AD, Director - The Call Sheet, the Crew, and the Heartbeat of a Set
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…
Fish's Call SheetSimone Finch: Writer, Creator - Writing Truth, Sobriety, and the Power of Single Drunk Female
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…
Fish's Call SheetTom Werner: Executive Producer - The Sitcom Empire, the Sports Dynasty, and a Conversation 40 years in the Making
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…
Fish's Call SheetBack on the Call Sheet - Michael Fishman: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer & Michael Johnson: Writer, Producer
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…
Fish's Call SheetDanny Zuker: Executive Producer - Creating Timeless Comedy For All Audiences
Five time Emmy winner Danny Zuker is one of the leading executive producers in the entertainment industry. Notably a leading creative force on Modern Family…
Fish's Call SheetJada Ford: Story Producer - Shaping Reality Television
Story Producer and Black Vintage Media founder Jada Ford is an inspirational force in the entertainment industry. Jada began her career as an intern at…
Fish's Call SheetRandy Miller: Composer - The Music That Shapes the Screen
World renowned composer has created timeless music to enhance countless film, television, and video game productions. Music sets the tone for successful…
Fish's Call SheetKen Levine: Writer, Director, Producer - A Lifetime of Iconic Writing. How to Shape Great Characters
Ken Levine has been entertaining audiences around the world for decades. He has written on some of the most memorable characters on iconic television shows in…
Fish's Call SheetJohn Simmons: Director of Photography - Shaping Frames That Define History
Entertainment industry trailblazing cinematographer, world renowned photographer, and accomplished artist John Simmons specializes in capturing iconic moments…
Fish's Call SheetKatrina Elder: Production Coordinator - Building Iconic Films From the Concept Up
From the beginning phases of pre-production as a script starts to take shape through organizing the fundamental portions of filming, the Production Coordinator…
Fish's Call SheetKip Kroeger: Post Producer - Elevating Every Frame From "Cut" to Release
Every film and television production depends on a post producer to guide it through post production, and Kip Kroeger is a legend in the field. From editing, to…
Fish's Call SheetKevin Grace: Lead Set Decorator & Interior Designer - Building Worlds From the Details
Emmy award winning Set Decorator and renowned Interior Designer Kevin Grace shares his incredible journey from fashion, through reality home makeover star, to…
Fish's Call SheetLeann Emmert: Location Scout, Location Manager - Transforming an Environment to Tell Amazing Stories
World renowned location scout and location manager Leann Emmert reveals the secret of captivating locations that bring productions to life. The first thing…
Fish's Call SheetJesse Martinez Carlos - Background Actor, Stand-In Actor - Standing In to Elevate Performance
Jesse Martinez Carlos is the man you see in countless productions throughout Hollywood, he joins Michael Fishman to share the secrets behind being a background…
Fish's Call SheetElda Lopez: Dialogue Coach - Acting is in the Words
Amazing talent and wisdom fills every production. On this episode of Fish's Call Sheet the guest Elda Lopez, shares her experience as a Dialogue Coach. Elda…
Fish's Call SheetVito Giambalvo: Camera Operator, Director, Writer - Capturing History with Laughter & Joy
Famed Cameraman Vito Giambalvo has built a legacy in the entertainment industry that spans the most historic shows in television history. As a camera operator…
Fish's Call SheetJerry Dunn: Art Director, Production Designer - Shaping Every Detail That Brings Stories Home
From design, to production, to presentation the sets used in television and movies establish a world for our imaginations to enter. Art Director and Production…
Fish's Call SheetRandall Winston: Executive Producer, Director - Leading Production with Heart & Humor
Mixed-ish Executive Producer Randall Winston joins Michael Fishman to discuss production from start to finish. They dive into the complex world of producing…
Fish's Call SheetBrian Schnuckel: Editor - The Secrets to Tightening, Trimming & Cutting Frames to Perfection
Brian Schnuckel has been nominated for multiple Emmy's for his world renowned editing. He currently works as the editor of The Conners on ABC. In this episode…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Gail Mancuso - Director
Famed Director Gail Mancuso has been at the helm for iconic television. The two time Emmy award winner shares how she got started in the entertainment…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Michael Rizzolo - Boom Operator
Boom Operator Michael Rizzolo has been on stage for some of the most iconic shows in television history. From Roseanne, Dharma & Greg, Two and A Half Men, to…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Charlie Nicholson - Set Dresser
Set Dresser Charlie Nichols takes us on a poetic journey behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. Nicholson reveals how set dressers layer in the…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Chance Tassone - Craft Services Foreman
If you have been watching Fish's Call Sheet, then you know one name has come up among our guests more than any other, Chance. Chance Tassone is known…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Jody Margolin Hahn - Director
Jody Margolin Hahn is an illustrious Director, including her historic leadership on The Conners Live Episode. This episode of Fish's Call Sheet Jody Margolin…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Bill Sindelar - Actor / Host / Stand-Up Comedian / Audience Warm-Up
What do The Conners, The Voice, The Talk, American Idol, Hannah Montana, and Grease Live all have in common? Bill Sindelar, the hilarious actor, host, stand-up…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Amy Brown - First Assistant Director
First assistant director is a job with many responsibilities. Amy Brown reveals her journey behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Amy shares the way…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Erik Solky - Stunt Coordinator
From explosions, bursting out of a windows on fire, fighting on top of moving trains, or driving a car through a building Erik Solky is the stunt man creating…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Ashley Noel - Celebrity Natural Hair Stylist
Celebrity Natural Hair Stylist Ashley Noel redefines hair in Hollywood and how her role on a set puts her at the forefront of diversity and inclusion. On this…
Fish's Call SheetFish's Call Sheet - Jeremy Armstrong - Property Master
Jeremy M. Armstrong is an iconic Property Master who work has been featured of Roseanne, The Conners, Entourage, The Larry David Show, and many more. We…