The Sizzle Reel

Chris & Alexei are joined by editor Lam T. Nguyen (@lamt_nguyen) to talk about his experience editing EMERGENCY, how he got into the world of post-production, the relationship between director and editor, and much more! (skip to 20:30 or so to jump right into that) In the first segment, Chris and Alexei talk the recent surge in AI news, some Adobe news, and Apple’s deal with Major League Soccer. Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei talk UX/UI design (specifically in NLE’s), whether or not Sony Vegas can win some market shares, and the ups and downs of remote work (spoiler alert: it ends with us bashing 5 day work weeks). Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Bill Waters (@billwaters) to talk creative friction, never being afraid to ask about working with someone (aka shoot your shot), and the idea that everyone is a potential client. Then, Moderator Flora joins us to administer the 2nd Annual Sizzle Reel Spelling Extravaganza (which is waaay more difficult than we expected). Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by RETRO1920 (@Retro1920) to talk… well… everything! This one goes out on many philosophical limbs, including long-from vs short-form storytelling, steps to take when building a production business, achieving goals, pitching, inspiration, trends… this one really goes all over the place. Watch THIRDY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xju6_-7Kk4 Get 2040: A MEDITATION ON LIVING WITH A CREATIVE MIND - https://www.amazon.com/2040-Meditation-Living-Creative-Mind/dp/B09WLWRXY5 Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Brian Maxwell Mann (@BrianMaxMann) to talk keeping your edit skills sharp (even if there’s no edit work coming in), piracy and copyright laws, and the meteoric rise of Brian’s YouTube channel! It’s a good one! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei talk TikTok’s “$0 content budget”, auteurship, and sticking to your style even when people don’t like it! Plus, Chris (0-3) goes up against Wes Anderson in our latest Chris VERSUS! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei talk Sizzle Reel LIVE SHOW, Reed Hastings’ comments about YouTube and TikTok being Netflix’s competition, and then it’s time to crash the boards, where we talk editor/director partnerships, how to politely beg for work, and more! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Luis Domingo (@loopy.doop) to talk baby voice rap, surreal 3D design aesthetics, After Effects, and more! PLUS: Second half of the show, we do our Adobe Premiere Tools Panel 2022 Entry Draft, where we pit Chris’s Cutters vs Alexei’s All-Star Cutters! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei talk NAB 2022, their experience slithering around the show floor, some of the coolest booths they saw, and how they lost their money! Plus: Chris almost got his luggage stolen! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei talk NAB preview, read some of your emails about workplace complaints, and our slow expansion into the production game! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Amy Gasaway (@aimestocheese) and Bill Waters (@billwaters_) to go through a meticulously detailed, day-by-day breakdown of our time covering Treefort Music Fest this year! Topics include: overnight edit turnarounds, managing/communicating with a team of shooters as an editor, how to pivot your documentary when the story starts to shift, making last-second executive decisions for the sake of the story, and so much more! Enjoy! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by the rest of the gang (Bill Waters, Amy Gasaway, and Vince Alvarado) to go through a bracket of our favorite projects! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are late this week, but they’re talking Stuart Little, crazy work schedules, and priming up for the GIANT TREEFORT RETROSPECTIVE SPECTACULAR (coming April 11th)! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang at gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Evan Mueller (@videobyevan) as they talk the new Mac Studio, live event edit efficiency, trying to make a Treefort documentary, and more! Call ~THE COLD LINE~ and ask a question: 332-333-4361 (we might play it on the show!) send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok

Chris & Alexei are joined by Cody Kurtz Martin (@codykurtzmartin) and engineer Will (@billwaters_), as they talk how to make the jump into composing for film, interacting with producers whose notes you might not agree with, some music gear-nerd chat about plug-ins, and more! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk Sleep No More, networking, and Chris takes on James Cameron! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk learning to livestream with a cinema camera, the On Air Pod Fest, and some of your work annoyance emails! Plus: we accidentally spend the last 7 minutes of the show talking about the trash fire Brooklyn Nets organization. Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk contest controversy, podcast progress, and on-set observations! Plus the seed of the scandal (Ben) defends himself! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk organization, plug-in results, and NAB! Plus the contest winner is announced! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk their low-key week, bidding on projects, and Chris goes head-to-head with George R.R. Martin! Plus, they unveil a new segment, called WWLLW for short! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk our brand new EMAIL CONTEST, joining the Post New York Alliance, and our extensive reviews of free and paid Adobe Premiere plug-ins! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Vince Alvarado (@airvince1) to talk our big social media plans, breaking into the on-set circles you want to be a part of, creative fulfillment in professional filmmaking, and more! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by superfan Joe Nanna (@joenanna1) talk our SPRING INTERN SEARCH, being a one-man band on set, and Joe Nanna’s 9 Quick Tips to start your own production company! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk establishing baselines with clients, a busy January, and Sam Raimi’s filmmaking tips! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk puppet animation, Blue Collar Post Collective survey results (shout-out to Katie Hinsen for putting it together), and first steps with 3D animation in Blender! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk vacation time in the USA, CES 2022, and learning new Adobe programs (specifically animation and 3D modeling related)! PLUS: We look back at last year’s New Year’s Resolutions, see how we did, and make new ones for 2022! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk) to talk the in’s and out’s of networking, starting projects from a blank slate, and goals for 2022! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Bill Waters (@billwaters_) to talk music NFTs, Bill’s upcoming movie (shot on 8mm), and of course, the Sizzle Reel Gift Guide, where the three of us break down what to get the editor/musician/producer/tech nerd in your life! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk Sizzle Reel’s “Spotify Wrapped”, corporate work vs creative work, and re-designing a website (if websites even matter)! PLUS we unveil our main post-production philosophy/ideology. Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk why you should make an LLC, how the writing process and the post-production process are similar, and why Ridley Scott is coming for millennials! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk IATSE ratification, best ways to take notes, livestreaming/broadcast directing, and of course, dunch and bressert! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Ian Dwy (@professor_tape) to crash the online message boards! We talk transitioning from AE to Editor, working on longform vs shortform content, and wanting a cheesesteak from the city of brotherly love! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Tyler Ross (@lifeoftylerross) to talk stealing food, growing in and out of roles, and how actors view post-production! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by superfan Joe Nanna (@joenanna1) to talk taking chances in the edit, Wacom tablets, and one really weird gig! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Jeremy Cohen (@jermcohen) in very special crossover episode (not at all a gimmick) to answer YOUR questions! We talk long sandwiches, photography, and babbling in a desert! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk why the fuck a billion dollar movie exists, efficiency in the edit, and “Zombie” by The Cranberries! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk), Vince Alvarado (@airvince1), and Evan Mueller (@evanmueller) to talk Treefort Music Fest and everything that goes into our video workflow through the entire production and post-production process! We discuss capturing “moments”, lessons learned, and being DIY video punks! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk real-time social video strategy, NBC-Universal’s battle with YouTube, and old, weird content being repurposed across bizarre platforms (like Billiards TV)! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Mike Bliss (@michaeldbliss) to talk one year of pods, Bliss’s upcoming trip/move, and a close encounter with a grizzly bear! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei host a live telethon, discuss the new iPhone camera, and praise NAB’s decision to cancel! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk Chris’s music career, Hollywood crypto, and the IATSE strike! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Evan Mueller (@evanmueller) to talk Las Vegas, foot-in-the-door gigs, and learning as you go! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Kirah Tabourn (@thestrology) to talk forming a business/legal entity, running a magazine, and overwhelmed/overworked creatives! Learn more about The Eleventh House - https://www.thestrology.com/the-eleventh-house Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk) to talk battles with Verizon, an out-of-this-world vocal/instrumental splitter technology, and Adobe’s ~$1.3 billion valuation of Frame.io! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk review/feedback processes, the importance of knowing motion graphics, and being a good manager! PLUS: Our PAL Alan has some big news! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk ScarJo v Disney, dealing with gaps between gigs, and the legal wild west that is America! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Luis Domingo (@loopy.doop) to talk useless degrees, a failed branded content tailgate bus, and hiding beans in the content! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Daniel Kouba (@driftingphoto) to crash the online message boards, talk Kouba’s Iceland excursion, and dissect the reanimation of Sonic The Hedgehog! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter (or sizzlereelgang@gmail.com) and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk vacuum cleaners, deepfakes, and listen to some voicemails! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: The other day someone brought up a great point They said, why do you do these show stringouts if you don’t include timecode? And I was like… damn that’s a good point. So just trust us on this one and listen to the show :) Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei talk second screens, homeschooling, and they face-off in a spelling bee! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Our new studio! The contest is still going!! “Second screen” lifestyle and how it’s destroying humanity Alexei’s big-brain move: podcast + crossword Chris’s new PC (dude, he got a Dell) Second season of Jerm’s Ask (Not) Me Anything podcast -- now looking for guests! We get into the 1st Annual SIZZLE REEL SPELLING EXTRAVAGANZA! But first we discuss how brainwashed homeschooled people tend to be Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

***IF YOU'RE READING THIS, THE CONTEST IS STILL OPEN -- CALL IN AND LEAVE A MESSAGE TO WIN: 332-333-4361*** (grand prize is a trip to go mini-golfing in Red Hook) Chris & Alexei talk disruptive co-workers, Adone’s new Premier Pro beta, and our brand new mascot! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: A very special remote record! Our studio is being demolished via wrecking ball, a la Miley Weirdness of having to disconnect the server and go back to remote work for the week Contract struggles / Small-business struggles Our latest job (spoiler alert: we’re working on some Olympic track & field content) We have lots of sports stuff over the last year -- why?? The format gets FLIPPED -- 3 segments this week instead of 2! Some insight into the **build out plans** New productivity goals Are we a real post-house? (short answer: yes, but baby) The corporate workplace trend of eliminating offices and instead, using an “open plan” That one co-worker who BLASTS music LA vs NY (and: short trips, are they really trips?) Adobe’s new Premiere Pro beta update thing Consumer vs Professional vs Prosumer Shishkin Productions new MASCOT UNVEIL Keep those captioning companies in business!! Call us and ask a question! 332-333-4361

Chris & Alexei are joined by Jerm Cohen (@jermcohen) to talk the politics of water fountains, how overrated (or properly rated?) hiking is, and weirdest photo jobs! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter and follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: We mess up our episode number, smh Some hotdog stories that we never got to We announce the next SIZZLE REEL CONTEST Our guest wiggles his way into the podcast early! Jerm Cohen is here! Jerm has a new water fountain review ig channel Power Washer tiktok Storm King adventures John McAfee is a crazy man (also: dead) Media Shuttle + Jellyfish updates, and why we need to have 1 singular PC Jerm the renaissance man, he also has a podcast -- Ask (Not) Me Anything! Plus: Buzzfeed buys Complex! With a portfolio of so many networks/media companies, does Buzzfeed compete with bigger companies now? Like Turner, or something? Quibi, go90, Seeso, and the content graveyard! The new Netflix dating show -- Sexy Beasts Hot tub cannonballs Jerm’s start in photography Hot take: Hiking is not actually that fun Running around abandoned buildings as a kid First time getting paid to take photos First gigs and horror stories How intimidating and messy it can be to get started, even the smallest things Weirdest jobs Chris tries to weasel his way into a photo trip Jerm announces his NEXT PROJECT

Chris & Alexei are joined by Bill Waters (@billwaters_) to talk partying with the Moscow Ballet, digging through police scanners for Citizen, and ghostwriting on a major label album! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Our scandalous thoughts on Beacon, NY The Jellyfish and why it’s awesome -- big s/o to JJ Powell! Our ire at our current ISP Bill Waters joins us! Making money as a musician vs making money as an audio engineer Playing shows at private colleges Good ways to do PR and do outreach for booking, without a dedicated PR department Bill’s gig working on a H.E.R. album Networking and how to do it better We reveal Chris’s absolute OBSESSION with joe rogan Least favorite pods and how we got into the audio world How far does $1.26 go in Dust Bowl America?! Bill scored a short film aka double music video SPOILER ALERT: he had to learn ballet Learning choreography and how to look like a bad dancer on purpose We dig back into Chris’s 8mm porn days Bill’s first ever job in audio/music/film Partying/doing audio with the Moscow Ballet Working at the Citizen app and digging through police scanners Chris’s work as a nightcrawler AI is crazy Chris’s volleyball game Stability vs fulfillment Bill’s super hot, scalding take on Michael Jackson Things get pretty wild toward the end Check out Bill Waters on Spotify or on Apple Music

Chris & Alexei are joined by Braxton Brown III (@braxtonbrowniii) and Vince Alvarado (@airvince1) to talk social media platforms, the misleading nature of metrics, and of course, Braxton’s podcast! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: The Sizzle Reel Bubble! Our condensed recording schedule We need a good contractor INTERRUPTED: by Anthony the pizza man! He needs some videos made A new show we’re working on, we’ll see how it goes! The fate of Complex’s Hot Ones game show Introducing once again: Braxton Brown III! Braxton’s podcast The Group Text -- and the intricacies of producing it The art of ~~writing things down~~ Braxton’s art: https://thepettysburgaddress.com/ AirVince1 joins us! He tells us all about what he’s been up to and what he’s learned The concerns of editing yourself How endless and infinite the act of editing can be The relevance/irrelevance of social media platforms Vince’s story about an intern doing big work for free Metrics and how misleading they are The constantly evolving nature of data tracking Chris got sold a local car!!! A truly dystopian model: 1-of-1 ads Braxton used to be an actor! Vince stops paying attention and gets into his phone

Chris & Alexei are joined by Joe Nanna (@joenanna1) to crash the online message boards, discuss all the content that has been lost because of changing storage standards, and create their Filmmaking 101 lesson plans! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Our hotline is actually a coldline, brr! 🥶 Chris’s increased desk real estate Standing desks vs Seated desks We recap our Red Lobster Extravaganza Joe Nanna brings us a truly, Florida-level dumb, standing desk saga Short form vs long form (more specifically 3 min vs 7 min vs 15 min vs 45 min) The digital dark ages Joe’s time in THE VAULT The new commercial Joe is filming where a dog drives a car Reels: do they really matter? Networking during the covid era Crafting a lesson plan to teach filmmaking Joe Nanna’s Sisyphusian Filmmaking 101 course Podcasts about media Chris thinks our pod is ZANY Matt King complains about Google Drive -- oh the sweet sweet irony

Chris & Alexei are joined by the Red Lobster contest winner, as they prepare to go to the land of the Cheddar Bay Biscuits! Also, they talk Amazon + MGM, sports betting companies getting into media, and flipping your monitors! Leave a message on the SIZZLE REEL HOTLINE: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: As we prepare to go to Red Lobster, we decided to do the pod pre-meal! We’re finally in the new office -- we discuss what we’re doing with the space Chris vs the Office Couch Office Desk Feng Shui How is feels to be a freelancer, feeling like you’re being watched by the management Corporate productivity surveillance is a PROBLEM Trying to re-train your brain when you flip your screens around Chris uses TWO MOUSES at the same time! The Red Lobster contest winner joins us! We hear his SCATHING voicemail Amazon buys MGM WarnerMedia does their Discovery thing Bally Sports becomes a thing What the hell is happening Sports media goes the way of gambling $$$ Our relationship with The Gameday, and our hopes for new shows Oklahoma’s newfound filmmaking incentives BIG NEWS from the Sizzle Reel (hint: we’re moving again)

Chris & Alexei are joined by Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk) to talk their big move to the new office, starting up a new photography hobby, and the stories of the sky (aka flight attendants’ tales)! Leave a message on the SIZZLE REEL HOTLINE: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Tannyr Lifestyle (@TannyLifestyle) joins Chris to talk about his recent Bali trip Best new lenses, B&H partnerships, and Michael Bay How stuff developed while Chris ran the ship Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk) joins us! We reveal vaguely where our new office is (hint: not Laguardia) Amy goes through the trials and tribulations of how we signed on it Miles the cat calls in asking about his plants Chris wants to become a photographer for real We delve into why that is, and what his goal with his photography is A new flight attendant-focused podcast we’re looking to launch later this year Why do some people look like slobs when they fly? Our upcoming Treefort Music Festival coverage this year Chris’s Los Angeles trip horror story

Chris & Alexei talk circus jobs, managerial philosophies, and the living hell that has become searching for an office! Call the SIZZLE REEL HOTLINE: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/shishkinproductions follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Call in to the SIZZLE REEL HOTLINE - 332-333-4361 Alexei is out of town, so Chris is running the ship The old days where Chris would steal the space heater Chris got mercury poisoning from eating too much tuna Managerial philosophies - Step 1: show up to work Pre-planning vacations For example: a 10 year in advance Vegas trip Chris was the George W Bush of a yogurt shop in many ways Lots of Chris in this episode He goes on to absolutely SLANDER Mike Bliss Training new editors on a crunch Knowing the subject matter when it comes to a new project Oh by the way, we got a Patreon -- patreon.com/shishkinproductions.com If you could do any circus job, which would you choose? Chris’s circus adventure -- the one time he has ever been Gasparilla: Florida’s pirate festival The FLIP… is OVER The hell that has been our office search Our dream podcasts to launch later this year Improv vs standup

Chris & Alexei are joined by Mike Bliss (@michaeldbliss) to crash the online message boards, talk creative imposter syndrome, and disrespect oysters, those little salt water slimes! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Alexei is late again, but Chris fills time w/ his mate Alan! Alan gets the AstraZeneca vaccine Chris introduces Mike Bliss to Alan We learn which soccer team Alan supports! Getting to the bottom of the Shishkin Productions accounting department The British pound is losing value; decentralized currency is the future Chris fat shames Alan behind his back Johnny Editseed Learning from the content you edit Editing is like cooking, which is a lot like the Heimlich Maneuver Oyster theatre Salt water slimes Can you “farm” oysters?? Mike Bliss is basically a real estate expert at this point Update on our Million Episode goal We CRASH THE BOARDS -- finding some filmmaking/editing message board posts and addressing them Editor imposter syndrome -- does creativity even exist? Organization is A MAJOR KEY Desperate editors working for free -- does that make sense?? Producers and directors don’t always remember what was shot, so don’t overthink the first cut Mobile editing, a LIVE distraction, and our outdoor loudspeaker “Evergreen” edits… aren’t they all? Our terrible social media consistency (or lack thereof), and a little bit of Sting, baby

Chris & Alexei talk VR remakes of popular movies, what the Oscars really mean, and how much big media execs earned in 2020! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Chris’s singular Hollywood trip -- he ate a cheeseburger We spin THE TOPIC WHEEL Learn the secret password(s) to the Sizzle Reel Hotline! Movie theaters are opening back up in NYC, and we can’t wait Recapping this year’s Oscars ceremony (or at least what we know about it) Movie-going culture -- blockbusters vs random movies What movies would you like to see as VR remakes? The streaming wars and how Alexei accidentally ended up with 6 months of Paramount+ All of these fucking streaming services, smh, this is basically cable all over again Chris absolutely goes OFF on Peacock The ease and appeal of piracy when everything is fragmented Chris guesses how many millions of dollars big media mogul/CEOs earned in 2020 Spoiler alert: the CEOs still made tons and tons of money, despite paycuts etc Read all about it here: https://variety.com/2021/biz/news/hollywood-executives-disney-netflix-fox-1234962314/ Not gonna lie folks, it gets pretty “business”-y in the second half In a nutshell, it’s a bunch of rich, old people running shit (but you already knew that)

Chris & Alexei are joined by Braxton Brown (@braxtonbrowniii) to talk how HR works, the hiring process and how it relates to freelancers, and Braxton administers a real job interview! Leave us a voice mail: 332-333-4361 or send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: We unveil our latest goal -- 1 MILLION EPISODES We play a few of the voice mails we’ve received so far! The result of our official **Red Lobster Challenge** Time-traveling robots It’s been a busy April -- our podcast network is growing! If you haven’t checked them out, have a listen to Ask Not Me Anything, The Allships Podcast, and Rounds of Sound! Chris’s history with job interviews and his hellish work schedule early in his career Alexei’s crazy cross-country job interview in San Jose from New York HR Correspondent / Chief Merch Officer Braxton Brown joins the show! Chris’s Bitcoin trevails -- smh Is it ethical to give “test projects” when hiring editors? The “swim lane” method of job interviewing Basically, if you listen to this episode, you’ll probably ace any job interview you have coming up Chris and Alexei get JOB INTERVIEWED **LIVE** on the pod, by HR Professional Braxton Nepotism at its finest! Chris knocks the first lane out of the park with some enthralling answers about his day-to-day Alexei bullshits his way through the second “swim lane” of VP questions Chris is ON THE FENCE -- he needs to go through the last round of questions to see if he gets the job!

Chris & Alexei discuss their favorite music library artists, unveil a key tip for career success, and Chris finally gets an iPhone! Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message or call 332-333-4361! send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Our dedicated phone line is NOW OPEN -- leave a message at 332-333-4361 Chris gets iced! How difficult is must be to be a composer for music libraries The one time Chris went through 150 songs for one video The time Alexei met a composer randomly at a bar Our tips and tricks for editing music/what we look for in a song One KEY TIP for career success! (hint: buy followers) The Sizzlers are coming for us, pitchforks in tow Chris kicks us off with the legend Cody Martin Alexei leads off with Caleb Etheridge Can’t believe we’re giving all this away in the show notes, but then it’s Ballpoint The ALL-TIME GOAT, composer extraordinaire Sarah, The Illstrumentallist And there’s a bunch more, you’re gonna love them, some “beats to study to”-type shit, some electronic-type stuff, really anything you can think of! You can license all these artists via Soundstripe or Epidemic Sound! A big shout-out to everyone making music for video out there, you make our lives so much easier :)

Chris & Alexei discuss McGraw-Hill’s crazy policy of making freelancers pay them to get their invoices processed, how much is an Adobe Certification really worth, and a lil Pokemon talk! Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Send us a voicenote! We’ll play it on the show! Our plans for a dedicated phone line Our stances on Little Caesars -- and how hectic the last week has been Updates on the newest series we’re working on: Versus We accidentally start talking basketball Important lessons we learned from a past project we did for the NHL The busy week ahead! McGraw-Hill’s bullshit policy of charging freelancers to get paid Here’s an article about it What the hell is the point of Adobe Certification? Are any of you Sizzlers Adobe Certified? Chris knows Adobe Flash, and he’s going to bring it back and make an NFT A little Pokemon talk before we go We might be moving offices!

Chris & Alexei are joined by three special guests in the final installment of our March **MAD**ness tournament, the only tournament where we figure out the most annoying thing that happens in the video production world! Vince Alvarado (@airvince1), Matt King, (@matthking), and Joe Nanna (@joenanna1) bring us across the finish line, and chaos ensues! Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: The Snippy 16 turns out pretty predictable! But the Edit 8 is bonkers, with a couple BIG upsets! We take a little break to play “Guess What Matt King Did Today?” The Final Cut 4 gets contentious when a capricious Matt King throws a tantrum over his favorite topic losing We play one more game called “Hey Joe!” where Joe Nanna tells us a story about a music video shoot gone wrong in Los Angeles. And finally… the CHAMPIONSNIP! Things take a turn for the worse and get more chaotic than you could ever imagine! If you want to follow along, you can see the full bracket + list of topics here (scroll to the right to see the full list)

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Joe Nanna (@joenanna1) to go through the second round of our March **MAD**ness tournament, the only tournament where we figure out the most annoying thing that happens in the video production world!\ Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: After spending 40 minutes trying to figure his mic out, Joe Nanna finally joins us! We touch on Joe Nanna’s multitude of private jets If you want to follow along, you can see the full bracket + list of topics here (scroll to the right to see the full list) The Northeast Region of the bracket featuring: Massive footage downloads Clients forcing you to party! Changing the music The Southeast Region of the bracket featuring: Professional ghosting Matt doesn’t want the cappuccino guy to get paid Final_FINAL_v25a_final.mov The Northwest Region of the bracket featuring: Unorganized projects “Should be a quick fix” and it isn’t Too many middlemen The Southwest Region of the bracket featuring: Human decency The business owner demands to be in the commercial! Compliance rules killing creativity The Snippy 16, Edit 8, Final Cut 4 and the Championship, coming next week!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Matt H. King (@matthking) to go through the first round of our March **MAD**ness tournament, the only tournament where we figure out the most annoying thing that happens in the video production world! Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: We welcome Matt King from his outdoor, poolside setup in San Diego If you want to follow along, you can see the full bracket + list of topics here (scroll to the right to see the full list) The Northeast Region of the bracket featuring: Massive footage downloads Clients forcing you to party! Changing the music The Southeast Region of the bracket featuring: Professional ghosting Matt doesn’t want the cappuccino guy to get paid Final_FINAL_v25a_final.mov The Northwest Region of the bracket featuring: Unorganized projects “Should be a quick fix” and it isn’t Too many middlemen The Southwest Region of the bracket featuring: Human decency The business owner demands to be in the commercial! Compliance rules killing creativity Round 2, coming next week!

Chris & Alexei talk all-nighters at work, influencer economics, and our video production bracket tournament! Send us a voice note: https://anchor.fm/sizzlereelgang/message send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Alexei wrangles his podcast back from Chris’s clutches We announce our new VOICE NOTES program Nick Bilton’s Fake Famous documentary Chris comes up with his next idea: “Crazyman” Travels During Covid We unveil our next big idea: The Sizzle Reel March MAD-ness Bracket! Our first podcast client! Introducing the Ask Not Me Anything Podcast with Jeremy Cohen! American slang vs Australian slang Shrimp talk Our new upcoming hockey job with the NHL, but first... We started THE FLIP! “All-nighters” at work What happens when you get caught up on small things in the edit Chris’s cheap t-shirt fiasco courtesy of Red Giant Airport talk Why can’t Chris be an influencer? Did Mike Bliss film a cat in a canoe??? Chris gets mad that a hockey team not in Florida calls themselves the Hurricanes Adobe MAX 2021 -- virtual and FREE -- Oct 26-28 (possibly) Treefort Music Fest finally coming back! Send us your VOICE NOTES!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Evan Mueller (@evanmueller) to talk audio vs video storytelling, pro bono work in the ad world, and some revolutionary post-production tools!! check out COUPER WAS HERE on Amazon Prime, check out Evan’s work at http://videobyevan.com, and follow @evanmueller on twitter send yr questions to @sizzlereelgang on ig and twitter follow @shishkinproductions on tiktok Show Stringout: Alexei is late again smh Producer Darren swings by to help Chris & Alexei learn to pod better Chris breaks the news Our guest today is Evan Mueller (@evanmueller on twitter) Microsoft Surface Pro vs iPad Memories of ISEF aka a giant science fair Chris and Evan exploring Phoenix and Boise, respectively Corporate video vs working in the ad world Evan’s experience making a Hardee’s ad Naive plug-in for video editors -- AI editing assistant Editors = Aerosmith Descript -- another great resource, especially for longform interviews It’s basically like video-editing in a Microsoft Word doc Storytelling via audio vs storytelling via video Adding video can be unnerving if the subject isn’t used to it Big productions vs intimate productions Conversations vs soundbites Interview techniques so subjects open up more Chris goes rogue and takes over the pod WHAT WILL HAPPEN? Tune in next week!

Chris & Alexei talk pitching ideas, their new camera, and a re-invention of the modern calendar!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Vince Alvarado (@airvince1) to talk the worst parts of working on music videos, getting called out for snacking too much, and the future of deep fakes!!

Chris & Alexei talk video-editing robots, B2B v B2C jobs, and FedEx’s shitty treatment of their employees.

Chris & Alexei talk lessons of Zoom editing, Stockholm syndrome, and crypto-editing!

Chris & Alexei talk why you should be late to work, the ethical issues w side hustles, and unveil their Official February Challenges!!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Mike Bliss (@michaeldbliss) to talk viral soccer-prank IG videos, the fragmentation of pop culture, and how to democratize web videos/compete with YouTube!!

Chris and Alexei talk new reels, Rochester garbage plates, and the end of “filmmaking”!

Chris and Alexei talk going “live”, covid workflows, and CES 2021!

Chris and Alexei talk NDA's, business accounts, and New Year's resolutions!

Chris & Alexei talk holiday bonuses, getting over camera shyness, and reveal their xmas gifts!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Vince Alvarado (@airvince1) to talk Chris's first snow, how shooters think, and social media video gimmicks!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Amy Gasaway (@smells_likebk) to talk the demise of movie theaters, McRib vs Hot Dog, and we play our Pop Culture + Production game!

Chris & Alexei unpack their Holiday Wish Lists!

Chris & Alexei talk motion sickness, virtual conventions, Hot Ones place in the food content world, and more!

Chris & Alexei talk turkey, ratings, and rigging our listener-base with bots!

Chris & Alexei talk navigating NYC in a wheelchair, incredible post-production innovations (see: foot pedals!?), and some hosts they've edited!

Chris & Alexei are joined by special guest Vince Alvarado (@airvince1) to talk Chris's newfound life as a sneakerhead, getting into the ad world with no connects, and how it feels to be a tuna on Twitter!

Chris & Alexei reveal what types of editors they are, roast some producer habits, and kneel before the TEN EDIT CoMmAnDmEnTs!

Chris and Alexei address snoods as masks, talk being film students in Costa Rica, and recall how to aimlessly drift into post!

Chris and Alexei berate capitalism, appreciate taco bell, and navigate fruitopia!

Chris and Alexei are joined by their PAL from the UK, Alan, aka Mr. 25fps! This one is heavy on the edit philosophy brah 😎

Chris and Alexei dive deep into Chris's experience as a news videographer/editor, working odd hours, weird gigs, and more!