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Story and Craft with Marc Preston

Story and Craft with Marc Preston

By: Marc Preston Productions LLC
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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marc’s unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, you’re invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire.

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Episodes
  • Sofia Rosinsky | Living Truthfully
    May 22 2026

    Marc Preston sits down with actor Sofia Rosinsky from Hulu's "Death and Other Details" and Peacock's "The Miniature Wife" to discuss her career and personal stories.

    Sofia shares the fascinating story of her unconventional path into the industry, revealing that an innocent trip to an acting camp unexpectedly put her in front of casting directors. Growing up in a deeply creative household, she was surrounded by cinema thanks to her independent filmmaker mother and musician father. She also opens up about her rigorous acting foundation, noting that she was raised on the Meisner technique directly passed down from her mother, who studied under the legendary Sanford Meisner.

    Beyond her recent high-profile roles, Sofia discusses her passion for dark comedies and producing independent films with her sister Alexis. She details the physical transformation required to play Mac on Prime Video's "Paper Girls" and the nerve-wracking yet magical experience of working with childhood idol Mandy Patinkin. The conversation also touches on her ongoing education at Berklee College of Music and plans for the future.


    00:04:38 | Balancing an acting career with an online education at Berklee College of Music

    00:07:17 | Growing up with a studio musician father who played on legendary film scores

    00:14:30 | How a terrifying performance by Alec Guinness sparked her initial acting inspiration

    00:16:18 | The innocent summer camp that accidentally launched her straight to casting directors

    00:20:11 | The physical hair transformation for her role in Prime Video's "Paper Girls"

    00:21:54 | The surreal experience of sharing the screen with the legendary Mandy Patinkin

    00:24:49 | Learning the Meisner technique from her mother, who studied directly under Sanford Meisner

    00:27:22 | Booking "The Miniature Wife" and working alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks

    00:32:17 | Expanding her horizons by producing and writing an anthology feature with her sister

    00:35:05 | The Seven Questions



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    51 mins
  • David Berry | Stories from Starz's "Outlander" | Presto & Bezza
    May 15 2026

    Marc Preston sits down with Actor David Berry from "Starz"'s "Outlander" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories.

    David shares the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a character he has inhabited for eight years as the series concludes. He breaks down the unique logistical gymnastics required to commute from his home in Sydney to the moody highlands of Scotland, including the nature of 25-hour flights. The conversation touches on the "larrikin" spirit of Australian culture and why Aussies feel a natural compulsion to shorten every name and word they encounter.

    We also get a glimpse into David’s life off-camera, from his former studies in politics to his very specific post-scene ritual involving a perfect burger. Whether discussing the "reverse colonialism" of an Australian actor playing a British officer or the challenge of finding healthy food in the land of fried Mars bars, David brings a thoughtful and witty perspective to the actor's life. He reflects on the importance of spontaneity and the advice he would give his younger, more anxious self about simply learning to relax.


    00:01:02 | The origin of Marc’s new Aussie nickname

    00:03:16 | Exploring the cultural habit of Australian "shortenings"

    00:04:28 | Defining the "larrikin" attitude toward authority

    00:06:12 | The challenges of transitioning out of a long-running series

    00:09:48 | The logistical hurdle of auditioning for global shows from Australia

    00:11:32 | Navigating the 25-hour commute between Sydney and Scotland

    00:12:13 | How the Scottish landscape becomes its own character on screen

    00:14:10 | Comparing the healthy Sydney lifestyle to Scottish comfort food

    00:15:00 | The reward of a perfect burger after a difficult scene

    00:18:00 | The Seven Questions


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    26 mins
  • Danay Garcia | From "Fear the Walking Dead" to NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." | Food for the Soul
    May 8 2026

    Marc Preston sits down with Actor Danay Garcia from AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead" and NBC / Peacock's "M.I.A." to discuss her new project, career, and personal stories.

    We talk about her journey arriving in Los Angeles from Havana, Cuba, and the reality of navigating the industry while tackling a profound language barrier. Danay shares memories from her early days, including the thrill of getting her first major break shooting Super Bowl commercials alongside Snoop Dogg and Guy Ritchie. She also opens up about surviving the apocalypse for seven seasons on AMC's hit series, and the incredible, set-blessing presence of Edward James Olmos on her newest project.

    Plus, Danay gives us a glimpse into her passion for food and community, sharing how cooking traditional Cuban dishes live on Instagram kept her connected to her fans during the pandemic. We also explore the intense, one-hour-and-45-minute in-person audition that landed her the role in NBC / Peacock's crime thriller, "M.I.A.", and why she always says "yes" to stepping into the unknown.


    [00:01:43] - Settling into Texas

    [00:09:25] - Why an apocalypse led by a female character made the prequel to The Walking Dead so enticing

    [00:11:01] - Having lunch at the exact spot where they filmed the "Titanic" infinity pool

    [00:13:08] - Arriving in Los Angeles from Havana and realizing the true challenge of the language barrier

    [00:18:04] - Breaking into the American industry shooting Super Bowl commercials with Guy Ritchie and Snoop Dogg

    [00:20:19] - Growing up in Cuba with a father who poured drinks at Ernest Hemingway's favorite bars

    [00:27:00] - Nurturing connection by teaching her fans how to cook traditional Cuban food live during the pandemic

    [00:43:07] - Enduring a grueling one-hour-and-45-minute in-person audition to land her role in "M.I.A."

    [00:46:50] - Working alongside the iconic Edward James Olmos and feeling his presence bless the set

    [00:49:00] - The Seven Questions



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    1 hr and 5 mins
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