Allen and I met almost 10 years ago as cast members of “A Drinking Game,” not that long after we’d both stopped doing extra work. Allen talks a variety of movies and TV shows, including many where we just missed extra-ing together, as well as the time he
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Episode 22 – Carleen Stimpson (My Mom)
My mom’s stories of a few celebrity interactions and her one time as an extra in the 1970s TV movie Champions: A Love Story are a huge part of the love of movies that my mom inspired in me when I was young. She was the original Professional Blur, so
The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 21 – Tom Zawacki
Tom Zawacki is a stand-up, an actor, and he works frequently in props on shows like Parks and Rec and The Good Place. The latter gave him two opportunities to play a demon whose human name is Lerf, and we go deep on his spin-off.
The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 20 – Dave Corey
Dave Corey’s road to background and (mostly) under five work is a winding and fascinating one. From the military, to radio, to getting killed in “Analyze This,” we talk all about his fascinating career.
The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 19 – Stephen Weese
Stunts? Voice over? Star Trek? LARP? Stephen’s done a bit of everything, and we fit as much as we can into this episode.
The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 18 – Curt Sandvig
Curt Sandvig has done over SIX HUNDRED extra gigs, and every story is a gem. Enjoy him passing out in a suit of armor, getting knocked over by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and catc
The Professional Blur Season 2 Premiere – Jimmy Pardo
What better way to launch season 2 than with Jimmy Pardo? His extra gig is with a mutual hero of ours. Years later, I end up an extra on a show Jimmy has a part on, years before we actually meet.
Also, this season, you can
