Catch A Break - In the Entertainment Industry

Catch A Break - In the Entertainment Industry

Breaking into and navigating the entertainment industry can be an intimidating process. Between unwritten rules, networking nuances, and fierce competition, knowing where to start or how to make your next move often feels overwhelming. Catch A Break was created to demystify Hollywood and bridge the gap between aspiring talent and real-world success, serving as your ultimate insider guide to show business. Our podcast brings you direct access to the voices shaping television, film, and media today. Through candid conversations, our host and expert guests unpack what it actually takes to build a lasting career in entertainment. We feature top-tier executives, showrunners, directors, writers, and crew members who openly share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and practical advice on everything from landing your first gig to navigating workplace dynamics. Whether you are an aspiring creator, a student searching for a realistic roadmap to Hollywood, or an early-career professional looking to step up your game, Catch A Break is tailored for you. Our mission is to empower the next generation of storytellers and industry leaders with the practical tools, honest insights, and confidence needed to forge their own paths. Stop guessing how the business works behind closed doors. Tune in, learn from the pros, and get ready to catch your big break.

Episodes

EP 411: The Composer and the Sound Designer

July 25, 2023
This is the last episode in our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. I hope you've enjoyed this series as much as we have. If you want even more, you can go to our website at catchabreakpodcast.com for pictures and transcripts. We're already working on season 5 and we have some very interesting episodes lined up for you, so be sure t...
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EP 410: The Post Production Process

July 24, 2023
We are getting close to the end of our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. For this penultimate episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with Erica Djafroodi, the post supervisor, and Byron Wong, the editor. We talked ab...
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EP 409: The Production Sound Mixer and Video Assist Operator

July 21, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with Savanna Peters who is a video assist operator & Sara Glaser who is a production sound mixer. Both of the...
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EP 408: The Costume Designer and Hair Stylist

July 20, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with Rhonda O'Neal, the hair stylist, and Rahimah Yoba the wardrobe designer. Let's just say, it's a miracle they...
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EP 407: The Production Department

July 19, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with UPM Corey Sklov, Production Supervisor Miranda Pacheco and Assistant Production Office Coordinator (APOC) Fi...
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EP 406: The Cinematographer and the Gaffer

July 18, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with cinematographer Andrew Jeric and Gaffer Matt Hadley. These guys are going to tell how they did so much with ...
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EP 405: The Locations, Stunts and Transportation Departments

July 17, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping new episodes every day, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with location manager Yvette Yurcisin, stunt coordinator Dee Bryant and then later, transportation coordinator Sa...
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EP 404: The Art Department

July 14, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping these pretty fast, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. In this episode Julie Harris Oliver sat down with Production Designer, Martina Buckley, Set Decorator, Vince Rodriquez, and Set Dresser, Joel Newton. We learn all a...
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EP 403: The Table Read

July 14, 2023
This is a real quick bonus episode where you get an inside sneak peek on what really went on at the table read of Gray Matter, from the perspective of Meko Winbush, the director, and Jeanette Volturno and Yolanda T. Cochran, the producers. Let me tell you, it was not typical and not what they expected. CatchaBreakPodcast.com — Click for more.
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EP 402: An Actor and Casting Director of Project Greenlight

July 13, 2023
We are continuing our Project Greenlight series where we talk to the cast and crew of Gray Matter, the film inside of Project Greenlight, and get the real behind the scenes of the behind the scenes. We're dropping these pretty fast, so if you want to start at the beginning, go back and start with episode 401. For this episode, Julie Harris Oliver sat down with Jessica Frances Dukes who plays Ayla in the film and Seth Yanklewitz, th...
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EP 401: The Director and Producers of Project Greenlight

July 13, 2023
This season is going to be such a special treat. This is the Catch a Break - Project Greenlight season. Hopefully, as a listener of this show, you are also aware of the show, Project Greenlight, and if not, go watch it now on Max. Project Greenlight is a docu-follow show of the making of an independent film by an emerging director. Well, lucky us, one of our founders, Jeanette Volturno was a producer on this season of the film insi...
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The Blackening: Dewayne Perkins

June 27, 2023
We have another interview for you from The Blackening - this time with writer, co-producer and star, Dewayne Perkins, who played the role of Dewayne in the movie. Dewayne Perkins is an Emmy-nominated American comedian, writer, producer and actor. Some of his other writing and producing credits include: NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Netflix's The Break with Michelle Wolf, Peacock's Saved By The Bell and the Amber Ruffin Show, to which h...
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The Blackening: Cast

June 23, 2023
To tide you over until the Project Greenlight season comes out, we have something so special for you right now. I got to speak with 4 of the cast members for the new film The Blackening. If you haven't seen it yet, grab your friends and run, don't walk and watch it in the theatre. I sat down with Grace Byers who plays Allison in the film and who you may know from Harlem and Empire, also Jermaine Fowler who plays Clifton, and you ma...
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Special Episode: Women's Production Society Part 2 Cristen Carr Strubbe and Jeanette Volturno

September 20, 2022
This is part two in a series of interviews with the leadership of the Women's Production Society. The WPS is an organization of physical production executives across the industry. It started as a small cocktail party and has since grown to more than 100 members and is a powerful force of change within the industry with the purpose to fulfill their mission statement: To promote the hiring of women in leadership roles in Film, Televi...
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Special Episode: Women's Production Society Part 1 Dana Belcastro and Debra Bergman

September 13, 2022
We have a couple of really special interviews to share with you - both are with the leadership of the Women's Production Society. The WPS is an organization of physical production executives across the industry. It started as a small cocktail party and has since grown to more than 100 members and is a powerful force of change within the industry with the purpose to fulfill their mission statement: To promote the hiring of women in ...
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EP 312: BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT TO DO IS DIRECT!

November 23, 2021
This is the episode where we dig into the age-old Hollywood cliché. Joining us in this episode is award-winning Director Anya Adams, filmmaker Avi Youabian, Writer, Director, and Costume Designer Kristin Burke. We learn from them what it really takes to transition into your dream job. Is that where you start? What should you do on your way to Directing? And most importantly, how do you make the leap? — Click for more.
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EP 311: THE SOUNDSCAPE

November 16, 2021
In this episode, we are introduced to Sound Mixer Allie Boettger, Sound Editor P.K. Hooker, and Composer Michael Abels. We talk about how sound recording on set is different from the composed score and how the editor brings it all together. — Click for more.
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EP 310: CARING FOR THE CREW

November 9, 2021
Who takes care of everyone on set? On this episode we talk about what it means to care for the crew with Second Assistant Director, Alicia Lewis, Set Medic, Lisa Patton, film Caterer, Orlando Hurtado, and Key Craft Service person, Leah Amir. We hear about what drives them in this role, how they prepared for it, and the business opportunities that came along the way. — Click for more.
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EP 306: Putting the Background in the Foreground

October 12, 2021
In this episode, we discuss how Costume Supervisor, Gail Fitzgibbons, Assistant Director, Marc Newland, and Extras Casting Director, Dixie Webster, work together to create the magic you see on screen. — Click for more.
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EP 305: What Are We Shooting? How Do We Get There?

October 12, 2021
Let's discuss the logistics of shooting on location with Location Manager Alison Taylor and Transportation Coordinator Sandra Ninham-Gallardo. Together they discuss what their jobs entail and some of the challenges they may run into being women in their fields. — Click for more.
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