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

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

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

Marc Preston sits down with Writer and Director Thom Harp from "The Donor Party" and "Home Delivery" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories.

Thom brings a fantastic energy to the conversation, sharing how his background as a cinematographer in Seattle eventually shaped his approach to humane comedy. We talk about the importance of giving actors the space to just play and trust their instincts on set. It’s always fun getting to hear about the process behind creating those incredibly messy, yet hilariously relatable human moments that define his style.

We also get into some great stories about his unique writing methods and the undeniable influence of an "explosive diaper" moment changed the trajectory of his creative choices. Thom reminds us that life is pretty ridiculous, and sometimes the best way to deal with the madness is just to point a camera at it and embrace the laughs.

[00:02:19] - Guitars, The Cars, and safely navigating a midlife crisis.

[00:09:31] - How Monty Python's Flying Circus completely rewired his creative brain.

[00:21:28] - Cultivating a safe, playful environment on set for actors.

[00:23:48] - The strategic genius of casting dramatic actors in comedic roles.

[00:30:10] - Thom’s unique "magnet" method for developing script ideas.

[00:34:35] - Why the best comedy requires putting your hero in the absolute worst situation.

[00:38:57] - Casting Joe Pantoliano against type to find the moral heart of the film.

[00:46:24] - The "explosive diaper" moment that forever changed his view on comedy.

[00:55:33] - The Seven Questions.

On this episode of Story & Craft, Marc sits down with actor Meaghan Rath. We take a moment to discuss the Zen of all things Hawaii, as Meaghan looks back on living on Oahu for “Hawaii Five-0,” sharing favorite beaches, island food takes, and the unique experience of filming with locations shut down just for the crew. She also talks about landing AMC’s “The Audacity,” playing Anushka Bhattachera-Phister, a chief ethicist in a corrupt tech world, and what the show taught her about privacy and data. Along the way, they cover her Montreal upbringing, mixed Jewish/Indian-Catholic heritage, early discovery as a teen actor, creative interests, a haunted childhood home, and her go-to comforts like ramen, the ocean, and a great TV binge.

03:36 Hawaii Five-0 Memories

05:55 Beaches and Island Food

09:30 How She Got Cast

11:56 Canada Roots and Family

16:25 Finding Acting Early

19:59 Meeting Her Husband

23:43 The New Series “Audacity”

28:50 Tech Culture and Social Media

34:14 Privacy Wake Up Call

35:29 Haunted House Memories

37:48 Drama Comedy Balance

39:14 Dense Scripts And Accent

42:50 The Seven Questions

On this episode of “Story and Craft”, Marc sits down with actor and writer Johnny Ray Gill (“Cross” Season 2 on Prime Video) for a wide-ranging conversation about Gill’s Portland roots in an all-Black Northeast community, his working-class family, and early artistic start in spoken-word poetry inspired by the film “Slam.” Gill shares how a rites-of-passage program shaped his cultural awareness, how an internship with writer Mike Rich opened doors, and how his path led from USC film school to Temple and then UC San Diego’s theater program. He recounts booking “Harry’s Law,” reflects on hip hop’s shift as commerce overtakes art, and explains why he feels artists owe audiences truth. Gill discusses his climate-focused script “Laying Pipe,” his love of animals and nature, learning Spanish, and the serendipitous way he was offered his role in “Cross.”

02:24 From Portland to LA

03:23 Working Class Roots

04:48 Choosing the Arts

08:09 Spoken Word Origin Story

11:28 College Path and Drama School

15:10 Hip Hop and Early Influences

17:10 Art Versus Commerce

20:25 Screenwriting and Truth

22:03 Pitching Laying Pipe

29:45 How Cross Came Together

34:31 Persistence and Knowing Your Vocation

36:31 New Passions Nature and Animals

40:03 Plants Pets Travel

41:40 Indigenous Symbiosis

44:26 Cross Writing Process

45:17 Bobby Trey’s Capitalism

48:34 Shreveport Food Authenticity

51:06 The Seven Questions

On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor, producer and comedian, Rob Corddry to talk about his new AMC show “The Audacity”. We explore a career that spans projects such as “The Daily Show,” “Children’s Hospital,” “Ballers,” “Top Gear America,” and films like “Old School,” “The Heartbreak Kid,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine.” We learn about Rob’s story, such as moving from moving from Massachusetts to L.A., what it was like acting alongside Ben and Jerry Stiller, the pace of working on “The Daily Show”, and some of his favorite projects. He also discusses early ambition to be a Shakespearean actor, to working in clown makeup on “Children’s Hospital”, and everything in between!

03:39 East Coast to LA Move

04:05 Seth MacFarlane The Winner

05:40 Ben Stiller Family Scene

09:51 Cedar Rapids and Dark Horses

11:45 Daily Show Era Origins

16:06 Daily Show Grind Today

18:47 Playing Ari Fleischer

20:41 Shakespeare Dreams New York

24:37 Parents Support and Naivete

28:39 Kids and Clown Makeup

31:26 Top Gear America Cars

34:04 First Car Gen X Nostalgia

35:33 Brat Pack Inspirations

36:30 Cusack and Chevy Stories

38:15 Why “Arthur” Hits Hard

40:08 Grounded Absurd Comedy

41:57 Choosing Roles and Auditions

43:29 Writing Mysteries and Spies

44:35 Lynch and Weird Worlds

45:53 Children's Hospital Logic

47:31 Indie Film Comeback Hopes

52:48 The Seven Questions

On this episode of “Story and Craft,” Marc sits down with actor and voiceover veteran DB Sweeney (“The Cutting Edge,” “Eight Men Out,” “Memphis Belle”) to talk career pivots, creative choices, and the long game of working in entertainment. DB shares what it was like training for “Memphis Belle” with retired SAS guys, flying in real B-17s. He opens up about growing up on Long Island, chasing baseball dreams at Tulane, discovering acting through theater, and getting launched by Francis Ford Coppola in “Gardens of Stone.” They also dig into DB’s work in voiceover run (Bud Light, Lincoln, Oprah’s network, and “Mountain Men”), his love of cooking, directing projects like “Two Tickets to Paradise,” and what he’s working on now, including “Red Ink,” and his current film, “Protector.”

03:20 Memphis Belle Bootcamp

05:13 B17 Death Star Tactics

10:03 Voiceover Career Highlights

12:34 Origin Story Long Island

13:21 Tulane Baseball And New Orleans

15:39 Cooking Signature Dishes

19:54 Broadway Breakthrough

21:10 Coppola Casting Break

22:44 Baseball Roles and Heroes

26:15 The Cutting Edge

28:30 Movies Then and Now

31:33 Directing and Next Projects

33:52 The Seven Questions