Comedian Jeff Capri Shares His Feelings About Performing For Our U.S. Military Overseas.

Posted on April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 Posted in FilmTagged Dick Capri, documentary, filmmaking, I Am Battle Comic', Jeff Capri, Military, stand-up comedyLeave a comment

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Comedian Jeff Capri, one of my dear comedy brothers from “I Am Battle Comic”, tells us about doing shows for our US Troops. He’s LOL hilarious and has traveled the world, so we chat about how shows changed since the war began after 9/11 and the important relief the comedy shows give our men and women who serve. Jeff is the prodigal son of legendary comic Dick Capri. How was that growing up? Going to the Catskills and hanging late at the Friars Club?

Oh, great review out today from a wonderful military spouse, MJ Boice.

You can pre-order “I Am Battle Comic” for $10 and half that goes to MiltiaryFamily.org so do it now. And if you’re in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Minneapolis.. find me at a premiere event!! All proceeds go to great charities that help military families and veterans. Click in the menu for screenings and ticket links.

many thanks,

Jordan

The episode is a brisk hour and 20 minutes. And here’s another sweet review from the discerning Sean L. McCarthy, aka the comics’ comic. Read it here.

Everything about these theatrical events is here on this site. Buy your tickets now. Click here for all screening info.

Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg So Marshall Fine Shot It.

Posted on June 30, 2016August 16, 2016 Posted in FilmTagged documentary, Film festival, heckler, I can't stop my leg, Marshall Fine, Robert Klein, stand-up comedy, Still Can't Stop His Leg, TribecaLeave a comment

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Movie critic, celebrated journalist, author and documentarian Marshall Fine graced me with an interview via the magic of Skype to talk about his new docu, “Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg.” I really loved the film, a smash hit at Tribeca this year. First because I am a fan of the legendary stand-up Robert Klein, and also as a most candid profile of an American icon.

Bravo Marshall, bravo.

Jordan

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 13th, 2016 in Chicago. Limit 20 Filmmakers. Sign up now or bang your head against the wall for missing out.

This episode is a brisk 45 minutes.
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Freelance Agency Producer By Day, Comedian By Night With Peter Ostella.

Posted on April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, conference call, creative, Creative director, directing., respect the process, stand-up comedyLeave a comment

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Peter Ostella explains the ins and outs of being an in-demand agency producer. From how he facilitates the creative teams he works with to managing the clients, he spells it out. Does he ever present new directorial talent? How does he deal with newbie clients that have never shot a spot before?

Additionally, we share our love of the stand-up comedy.

This episode is part one of a two-part great chat. Leave feedback and share with friends.

Thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp will next take place in August. Where? Dunno.
This episode is 65 minutes.
Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend.

Rise Of The Freelance Creative Director With CD Jon Shore.

Posted on February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged advertising, collaboration, commercials, copywriter, Creative director, directing., filmmaking podcast, jonshorecreative.com, Oscar, Pat Finn, respect the process, stand-up comedy1 Comment

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Both a Creative Director and prolific Copywriter, Jon Shore and I have worked on and off for over a decade, cranking out dozens of comedy spots. After 25 years at one shoppe, Jon headed out on his own and never looked back. Visit jonshorecreative.com for his work.

We chat about collaborating, getting the most out of others, and letting go of certain aspects in order to see a project grow. Jon gives kudos to the Account Teams as well for setting the process in motion the right way. A first on the show. We also briefly wax about the Oscar movies, which may be in the past by the time you hear this.

Here’s a few favoritea I shot with Jon and his former CK Team, starring Pat Finn, starting with a gem called “Flowers” appropriately.

Oh, Commercial Directing Bootcamp hits NYC on April 16th, 2016. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Spots are being gobbled up. Limit 20 filmmakers.

thanks,

Jordan

Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend. Shout out to today’s sponsor, IOM Cases. Sculpted Metal iPhone cases that make you cool.

Indie Rom-Com “This Isn’t Funny” Is Indeed Funny w Writer/Director/Star Paul Ashton.

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, cats, collaboration, comedy, Cooking show, Daniel Sheppard, directing., GMC, GMC animals, Host, independent film, indie film, Kittens, Lance Paulin, puppies, respect the process, romantic comedy, romcom, stand-up comedy, Superlounge, virgin america, Workout videosLeave a comment

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My guest filmmaker Paul Ashton is a triple threat: writer, director, actor and I love his new film “This Isn’t Funny.” Click now, buy it on iTunes and then listen to this great chat with Paul. He also stars in Superlounge comedy director Daniel Sheppard’s new series of spots for GMC. Paul and I chat about getting a film made and distributed, our shared love of stand-up comedy, and how to take charge of one’s career.

Enjoy a few Mr. Sheppard’s spots, starring Paul as spokesman, seen here without his native Aussie accent.

Have you bought your new, swanky IOM iPhone case from IOM Cases? Thank you for sponsoring the show.

Two slots left for my next Commercial Directing Bootcamp will be in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 – so sign up for Commercial Directing Bootcamp today! Read the reviews on this site. Pretty flattering. #blush.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and change. Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend.

Commercial Editor By Day, Brilliant Improvisor By Night: Rob Watzke.

Posted on November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 Posted in FilmTagged acting, ad agency, Beast, cinematographer, collaboration, commercials, creative, edit, editorial, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, fuck the process, Groundlings, Helen Hunt, improvisation, IO West, Producer, respect the process, Rob Watzke, spoof, stand-up comedy, televisionLeave a comment

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Editor Rob Watzke has cut many of your favorite tv spots over the years, but on nights and weekends, he teaches improvisation. We saw his show the night Helen Hunt played along with Rob and his troupe, Schplotz! The 100% riffed show was amazing. Back in the editing bay, Rob deftly cuts on any tool invented, and works with his agency clients to bring out the best in the footage.

We chat improvisation, editing and discuss the birth of the Frankensteinization of mutli-versions of edits. You’ll enjoy this episode.

Two cool things: my pal launch the Maserati of iPhone Cases” called IOM Cases. Buy one. Super cool, stainless steel. And I’m offering all currently enrolled Film Students and those in Ad School a whopping $75 Student Discount on my Bootcamp.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp will be in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 – so sign up for Commercial Directing Bootcamp today! Read the reviews on this site. Pretty flattering. #blush.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 85 minutes, give or take, of our banter. Please like the show on iTunes.

An Actor’s Life For Jimm Giannini.

Posted on October 21, 2015 Posted in FilmTagged actor, ad agency, advertising, audition, collaboration, comedy, commercials, Fantastik, FICOR, filmmaking podcast, indie film, Jimm Giannini, respect the process, SAG, Screen Actors Guild, stand-up comedy, television, Tyler and Borelli, webseriesLeave a comment

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Continuing the “acting for commercials” theme, I talk with my pal Jimm Giannini for his take on the commercial biz. Jimm’s new web series, “Tyler and Borelli”, is the result of him adapting to new opportunities. Here’s an episode called “Janet” that’s charming, funny and endearing. You can tell these two actors are having fun and connecting. 3 minutes, watch it. Enjoy.

We chat about how actors should approach the auditions, (Do you need to wear a chef outfit for the chef role?) Why it’s important to be honest about yourself and he explains FICOR to me. All in all, a fun chat.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is about 90 minutes, give or take, of our banter. Please like the show on iTunes.

How To Book National Commercials With Comedian/Actor Wayne Federman.

Posted on October 14, 2015October 15, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged A Special Thing Records, acting, comedy, Commercial Actor, commercials, Creative director, filmmaker, Geico, Henry Winkler, Judd Apatow, Kenny Rogers, parody, podcast, respect the process, stand-up comedy, television, The Chronicles Of Federman, wayne federman1 Comment

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Comedian/Actor/Writer Wayne Federman is my favorite comic, and he’s just put out his debut comedy album, The Chronicles of Federman. The box set of three CDs (also available digitally) spans his 30 plus years of unique, killer stand-up. Judd Apatow, who writes the liner notes, says “Epic, hilarious, inspired and whimsical.” And Mr. Apatow goes on and on. Oh, and I must reveal, Wayne is also my best pal.

Wayne has acted in dozens of national commercials, with a proportionate amount of them being oddly-costumed characters. Regardless, Wayne shares his secrets on how he approaches his auditions and gets booked time and time again. We also chat about how he constructed and edited “Chronicles” himself, so plenty of tech talk here.

Here’s Wayne and Kenny Rogers for Geico:

The Wayne Federman Commercial MegaMix:
Here’s a Toyota spot I directed Wayne in called “Charades“.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 80 minutes, give or take, of our banter. Please like the show on iTunes.

MTV’s Too Cheap To Buy VMA Nominated Director Josh Forbes A Ticket.

Posted on October 4, 2015October 4, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, beef jerky, cinematography, collaboration, comedy, Contracted: Phase II, creative, directing., Doug Lessenhop, filmmaking podcast, fuck the process, Horror, Horror movie, indie film, Josh Forbes, MTV, music video, Music Video Awards, Now Streaming Podcast, respect the process, Sasquatch, Shut Up And Dance, stand-up comedy, VMA, Walk The MoonLeave a comment

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Josh Forbes is a funny commercial director, whimsical music video director and helmer of the horror hit “Contracted: Phase II”. We chat about the differences among his many disciplines of filmmaking. He also tells the tale of being nominated for Best Rock Video Of The Year for “Shut Up And Dance” by Walk The Moon at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Yet oddly, the filmmaker was not invited to the VMA’s, and was forced to buy a ticket. Apparently, Viacom is strapped for cash.

Check out my favorite Josh Forbes music video for Big Data, the catchy “Dangerous”. It’s chalk full of comedians we love like Judah Friedlander, Fred Willard, Josh Fadem, John Ennis.

I’ll be in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 conducting my popular Commercial Directing Bootcamp so sign up today!

This episode is 90 fun-filled minutes, give or take. Please like the show on iTunes.

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Jordan

Comedian Derek Gaines Stars in AOL/Morgan Spurlock’s “Connected” and MTV’s “Broke Ass Game Show”.

Posted on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 Posted in FilmTagged AOL Originals, Benz Brady, cinematography, collaboration, Comedy Cellar, Connected, couch surfer, creative, Derek Gaines, directing., filmmaker, filmmaking podcast, hip hop, Levitate, Morgan Spurlock, MTV Broke Ass Game Show, New York, reality, selfie, Sideshow Network, stand-up comedy, television, unscriptedLeave a comment

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Y’all are going to love comedian Derek Gaines. Minutes before my interview with Morgan Spurlock, I got to chat with Derek, one of the stars or Mr. Spurlock’s newest project “Connected”, the awesome first-person filmed series for AOL.com for AOL Originals.

Derek and I discuss stand=up comedy, how real the show really is, how he got picked by Morgan, AOL, MTV and his future dreams. Little did we realize how parallel our journey’s are. Check Derek out on MTV’s “Broke Ass Game Show”. Here’s a funny set of Derek:

My son Benz Brady has a new music video for his song “Levitate”:

Lastly, for #ThrowBackThursday, a clip of another stand-up comedian tapped to host an MTV game show:

(The pimp that time forgot.)

Enjoy. I look forward to your feedback on iTunes, jordanbrady.com (which is where you are now). Or heck, just email me at RespectTheProcessPodcast today.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is a about 30 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

“I Am Santa Claus” Documentary Director Tommy Avallone.

Posted on December 22, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged BIll Murray, Christmas film, cinematography, collaboration, comedy documentaries, conference call, creative, Director, documentary, editing, editor, filmmaking podcast, I Am Santa Claus, Mick Foley, Morgan Spurlock, Netflix, parody, podcast, Producer, respect the process, santa, santa claus, Santa Convention, spoof, St. Nick, stand-up comedy, Tommy Avallone, WWE1 Comment

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Who’s lap is your kid sitting on? “I Am Santa Claus” is a wonderful documentary that answers that very question. From an queenly bear Santa, to WWE Champion wrestler Mick Foley, Santa’s come from varied backgrounds. My chat with Director/Producer Tommy Avallone is like two old friends gabbing about filmmaking, despite having just met online. We discuss research, how to choose who to follow, funding and everything in between.

Watch the film on Netflix or buy it from Tommy’s site, click “I Am Santa Claus”, there are many options. Here’s the trailer:

This episode is just over an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

Big Laughs With Comedian Turned Fox Executive Producer Steve Hofstetter.

Posted on August 27, 2014September 3, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged advertsing, comedian, comedy, filmmaking, FOX TV, podcast, respect the process, stand-up comedy, television2 Comments

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Comedian Steve Hofstetter produces a stand-up comedy show for FOX. The show is called “Laughs” and it airs Saturday nights. Steve is busy fulfilling his order for the series. Bravo, I say. I met Steve through director/producer Dane Hanson and marveled at how they’re pulling the show together.

Here’s the extended promo for the show that Steve directed:

Dane’s short that introduced me to his nutty genius.

This episode is just over an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

The Fine Art of Directing Comedians With Director Steven Feinartz.

Posted on July 16, 2014September 3, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged directing., Eddie Pepitone, filmmaking, respect the process, stand-up comedy, The Bitter BuddhaLeave a comment

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Director Steven Feinartz and I met as he was putting the finishing touches on his documentary about comedian Eddie Pepitone called “The Bitter Buddha”. It’s a great character study of a funny man on his own journey. Steven recently shot Eddie’s stand-up special for Netflix, so I wanted to hear how that was different from his other shoots. It’s a short chat on the sidewalk, but inspiring nonetheless. Keep an eye out for the special “Eddie Pepitone: In Ruins” starting August 7th, and keep the other eye on Steven, he’s that good.

Watch the trailer to The Bitter Buddha” and buy it:

This episode lasts a jaunty 13 minutes. Please rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

JORDAN BRADY

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Comedian Jeff Capri Shares His Feelings About Performing For Our U.S. Military Overseas.

Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg So Marshall Fine Shot It.

Freelance Agency Producer By Day, Comedian By Night With Peter Ostella.

Rise Of The Freelance Creative Director With CD Jon Shore.

Indie Rom-Com “This Isn’t Funny” Is Indeed Funny w Writer/Director/Star Paul Ashton.

Commercial Editor By Day, Brilliant Improvisor By Night: Rob Watzke.

An Actor’s Life For Jimm Giannini.

How To Book National Commercials With Comedian/Actor Wayne Federman.

MTV’s Too Cheap To Buy VMA Nominated Director Josh Forbes A Ticket.

Comedian Derek Gaines Stars in AOL/Morgan Spurlock’s “Connected” and MTV’s “Broke Ass Game Show”.

“I Am Santa Claus” Documentary Director Tommy Avallone.

Big Laughs With Comedian Turned Fox Executive Producer Steve Hofstetter.

The Fine Art of Directing Comedians With Director Steven Feinartz.