Writer Alex Rubens stops by the bungalow and discusses his shift to working on more animated shows, the intricacies of being a showrunner, wanting to write when he isn't working, and more!

Alex's IMDb.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:41 - Alex slates his name.
05:38 - Dating, therapy and podcasts.
10:03 - Moving to animation since our last interview.
14:42 - How does one become a showrunner.
22:02 - Showrunner duties on Krapopolis.
23:55 - Differences between writing animation and live action.
27:11 - Making corporate decisions as a showrunner.
29:15 - Post production in animation.
31:06 - Writing alongside animators.
33:33 - Rick and Morty interactions and cult phenonemon feedback.
36:38 - The Rick and Morty writer's room.
39:10 - Writing puberty jokes on Big Mouth.
41:51 - Writer interviews.
44:30 - Animation not being WGA.
46:07 - Sourcing writing talent.
47:26 - Working all year.
52:37 - Casting.
55:20 - Avoiding positive feedback as a showrunner.
57:55 - What Alex does to step away.
1:04:34 - Who took a chance on Alex.

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Actor Kimia Behpoornia stops by the bungalow and discusses performing in Asssscat, the pressure of booking things without auditioning, walking around Los Angeles, and more!

Kimia's IMDb and Instagram @childclown.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:37 - Kimia slates her name.
03:15 - Casting workshops.
04:56 - Embarassing yourself and bad shows.
08:21 - Asssscat.
13:32 - Taking improv in elementary school as a shy kid and taking a ton of classes.
19:59 - Attending UCLA for theatre.
21:50 - Unique college theatre classes.
25:40 - Pursuing acting and reps after graduating.
29:04 - Working day jobs like teaching kids to swim.
32:36 - Starting to book work early.
36:35 - Taking a break from commercials.
44:09 - What Kimia gets herself versus agents.
45:16 - Booking Abbot Elementary without auditioning.
50:01 - Processing things after they happen.
51:40 - Surviving off of acting and reflecting.
55:27 - Budgeting time.
57:13 - Walking around LA.
1:01:02 - Who took a chance on Kimia.

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Actor Jeremy Brandt stops by the bungalow and discusses how one audition can change everything, his contract as the Captial One guy, working a day job as a United pilot, and more!

Jeremy's IMDb and Instagram @Jer_Brandt.

00:00 - Introduction.
02:17 - Jeremy slates his name.
03:29 - Being the spokesman for Capital One.
06:53 - Celebs doing commercials.
09:42 - What having a contract with Capital One entails.
16:22 - What commercials Jeremy was doing prior.
18.26 - Expecting Capital One to be small when auditioning.
23:46 - Winning and reading the room.
29:50 - How many commercials in the first Capital One run.
33:03 - Why Jeremy hasn't done a podcast.
34:44 - Going to UCLA and then being a snowboard instructor before going to flight school.
42:45 - Working as a United pilot until being furloughed after 9/11.
44:44 - Giving acting a shot after a cross country road trip.
46:58 - Jeremy's current day job as a United airlines pilot.
52:48 - Does Jeremy get recognized when flying.
58:35 - Always being one audition away.
1:01:34 - Who took a chance on Jeremy.

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