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Jeffrey Scott Collins on Above The Line
Jun 26, 2026
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Rock Burwell on Obsession
Jun 23, 2026
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Mark O'Brien on The Voices of our Mother
Jun 18, 2026
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Robyn Symon on Queen of Shock.
Jun 13, 2026
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Jean-Philippe Bernier on Carolina Caroline
Jun 11, 2026
34m 59s
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() Jeffrey Scott Collins on Above The Line | Welcome back to The Following Films Podcast.Before we get into it, if you like what we do here and want to help the show grow, please take a quick second to subscribe. And if you’re feeling extra generous, leave us a review on whatever platform you're listening on—it seriously goes a long way and helps other movie lovers find us.Today we are talking about Above the Line, a film that hits digital and VOD today. The story follows six struggling Hollywood hopefuls who decide the ultimate way to make a comeback is to team up and literally rob the Academy Awards from the crooked producer who crushed their dreams. But as you can imagine, in a town completely built on make-believe, trying to pull off a real heist might just be the toughest role of their lives.It’s got a fantastic ensemble cast—Cedric the Entertainer, Gregg Henry, Sophia Ali, Jackson Pace—and it’s just a great, fast-paced 90 minutes.Joining me today to chat about how he put this whole wild ride together is the co-writer and director of the film, Jeffrey Scott Collins. I hope you enjoy the show. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Rock Burwell on Obsession | Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast! I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are taking a look at the sonic landscape of the summer’s breakthrough film hit film.Joining me on the show is Rock Burwell. He is the brilliant mind behind the dread-inducing score for the hit psychological thriller Obsession, which originally blew audiences away during the Midnight Madness program at the Toronto International Film Festival.Working in close collaboration with director Curry Barker, Rock has crafted a soundtrack packed with smart synth work and atmospheric ambient cues. It masterfully explores the emotional undercurrents of the film, layering horror with warmth into pure, confrontational dread. It is easily one of the most exciting, disorienting, and genuinely great scores of the year.The Obsession Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available right now thanks to the team at Waxwork Records, in partnership with Back Lot Music. You can grab your copy today on vinyl, CD, and cassette, or stream it wherever you get your music.Before we jump into my conversation with Rock about taking creative risks, finding comfort in discomfort, and building this incredible sonic world, do me a quick favor: hit that subscribe button for the Following Films Podcast so you never miss an interview.Now, let's get into it. Here is my conversation with Rock Burwell... | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Mark O'Brien on The Voices of our Mother | Welcome to the Following Films Podcast. I’m Chris Maynard.This Friday, a chilling new nightmare arrives on Shudder, and it explores the dark, complicated, and sometimes supernatural bonds of family. The film is TheVoices of our Mother, and it follows Harriet Scaflen after the death of her 95-year-old mother. When Harriet suffers an unexplainable health scare, her four estranged children return to the ancestral family home to care for her. But as old animosities and long-buried secrets come to light, they quickly realize their mother’s illness is anything but medical. There is a supernatural evil awoken inside her—one seeking revenge on her own children just to survive.Joining me today to discuss this tense, 93-minute psychological horror film is its writer, director, and co-star, Mark O'Brien.You know Mark from his incredible work in front of the camera on shows like Perry Mason, Your Honor, and Halt and Catch Fire, as well as his recent role opposite Simu Liu in Peacock's The Copenhagen Test. But he is also one of the most exciting filmmaking voices in modern horror. His debut feature, The Righteous, was ranked one of the top 100 horror movies of 2022 by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is back behind the camera with this incredible cast, including Sheila McCarthy and Georgina Reilly.We’re going to talk about building tension, balancing family drama with supernatural terror, and bringing this eerie vision to life.Before we dive into the interview, if you enjoy the show, please take a quick moment to support us by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform and telling a friend about the episode. Word of mouth means everything to an independent show like ours.Now, let's welcome Mark O'Brien to the Following Films Podcast. | — | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() Robyn Symon on Queen of Shock. | Welcome to the show! Today, we’re stepping into the high-stakes world of underground competition with a look at the upcoming Spanish-language thriller, Queen of Shock.Written and directed by Emmy-winning documentarian and former PBS producer Robyn Symon, this feature is set to make its world premiere next month at Dances With Films in Los Angeles. Shot entirely in Mexico with a local cast and crew, the film takes a fascinating piece of Mexican culture and pushes it to a cinematic extreme.The story centers on the real-world game that is a test of endurance where people voluntarily shock themselves with electricity. In Queen of Shock, this tradition is reimagined as a brutal, viral underground circuit. We follow a struggling single mother who is forced into these escalating electrical matches in a desperate bid to save her kidnapped daughter.Joining us on the podcast is Robyn Symon to discuss:The process of adapting a real cultural tradition into genre cinema.The technical challenges of creating intense underground competition sequences.Her experience directing a Spanish-language feature in Mexico.The creative leap from documentary filmmaking into the world of narrative thrillers.It’s a gripping conversation about a film that explores the intersection of survival and viral sensation.Support the Show: If you enjoy these conversations, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It’s the best way to help more film lovers find the show! | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Jean-Philippe Bernier on Carolina Caroline✨ | indie filmcinematography+4 | Jean-Philippe Bernier | Carolina Caroline | — | Carolina CarolineJean-Philippe Bernier+6 | — | 34m 59s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Jennifer E. Montgomery on This Tempting Madness, Scoring a Film with Simone Ashley’s Voice, and The Resposibility of Adapting Trauma Into Art✨ | memorytrauma+3 | Jennifer E. Montgomery | Following FilmsThis Tempting Madness | — | Jennifer E. MontgomerySimone Ashley+5 | — | 34m 25s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Darin Toonder on OBSESSION, Christmas Music, and Paul McCartney✨ | horrorfilm analysis+3 | Darin Toonder | ObsessionOzark+2 | — | ObsessionDarin Toonder+5 | — | 41m 48s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Kevin Dunn on MERMAID✨ | indie cinemafilm analysis+3 | Kevin Dunn | UtopiaMermaid+3 | — | Kevin DunnMermaid+5 | — | 16m 57s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Paul Bunnell on A Blind Bargain✨ | lost cinematic historysilent film+4 | Paul Bunnell | A Blind Bargain | — | A Blind BargainPaul Bunnell+5 | — | 32m 58s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Bobby Farrelly on Driver's Ed, There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, and The Secret to Never Feeling Old✨ | coming-of-age comedyBobby Farrelly+3 | Bobby Farrelly | Drivers EdThere’s Something About Mary+1 | — | Drivers EdBobby Farrelly+6 | — | 17m 19s | |
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| 5/8/26 | ![]() "Punk Rock Girl Dad" Sid Broderius on Making Music in the Age of Social Media✨ | parentingmusic+4 | Sid Broderius | The Riverboat GamblersRamones+4 | Spokane, Washington | punk rockparenting+5 | — | 42m 50s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() Todd M. Friedman on Last Shot✨ | youth basketballfamily+4 | Todd M. Friedman | Dallas International Film FestivalLast Shot | — | Last ShotTodd M. Friedman+5 | — | 29m 29s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Chandler Levack on the Netflix film ROOMMATES✨ | filmmakingcomedy+4 | Chandler Levack | NetflixSPIN+3 | — | Chandler LevackRoommates+6 | — | 40m 47s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Matt Robins on FEDS Season 2✨ | true crimeFEDS+4 | Matt Robins | Investigation DiscoveryFEDS | Southern Florida | true crimeFEDS+5 | — | 30m 12s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() Matthew Shear on FANTASY LIFE✨ | romantic dramedymental illness+4 | Matthew Shear | SXSW Film FestivalFantasy Life | — | Fantasy LifeMatthew Shear+6 | — | 45m 43s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Doug Jones on Operation Taco Garry’s✨ | sci-fi comedyalien invasion+3 | Doug Jones | Operation Taco Garry’s | — | Doug JonesOperation Taco Garry’s+3 | — | 16m 14s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() C. Thomas Howell and Adam Davidson on ONE MILE: Chapters 1 & 2✨ | filminterviews+4 | C. Thomas HowellAdam Davidson | One Mile: Chapter OneOne Mile: Chapter Two | — | C. Thomas HowellAdam Davidson+6 | — | 44m 55s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Sevan Najarian on The Whitest Kids U’Know's MARS✨ | animationfilm production+3 | Sevan Najarian | The Whitest Kids U’KnowChannel Zero+1 | Red Planet | MARSThe Whitest Kids U’Know+3 | — | 36m 21s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie with Matt Johnson and Jay Carroll✨ | Nirvana the Band the Show the Movieguerrilla filmmaking+3 | Matt JohnsonJay Carroll | Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie | RivoliToronto+1 | Nirvana the BandMatt Johnson+5 | — | 13m 49s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Solo Mio Interview with John Kinnane and Brendan Kinnane✨ | independent filmfilmmaking+3 | John KinnaneBrendan Kinnane | Angel StudiosSolo Mio | — | Kinnane Brothersindependent film+3 | — | 25m 14s | |
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Zainab Azizi on SEND HELP | Today on the Following Films Podcast, we’re joined by Zainab Azizi, producer at Sam Raimi’s Raimi Productions and one of the key creative forces behind the upcoming film Send Help. We talk about working inside Raimi’s production company, developing elevated genre films, and what it’s really like collaborating with one of the most iconic voices in modern horror. From behind-the-scenes process to navigating the studio system, this is a conversation about making bold films and surviving the chaos that comes with them.Send Help will be in theatres on Jan. 30th | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() Heated Rivalry: Why Straight Men Should Watch | Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s episode might challenge a few assumptions, and that’s kind of the point.We’re talking about Heated Rivalry, a story that’s often labeled as “not for straight men.” It’s a romance written largely for women, shaped by the female gaze, and centered on an intense relationship between two men. So why are we bringing it up here? Because it opens the door to a much bigger conversation about curiosity, desire, and what it actually means to be a good partner.This episode isn’t about changing who you’re attracted to, or telling anyone what they should like. It’s about asking better questions: Why do our partners love the stories they love? What are they getting from them emotionally? And what can we learn when we step outside media that’s been made exclusively for us?We’ll talk about how curiosity strengthens relationships, how emotional connection is often the core of attraction, and why engaging with stories written for the female gaze can give straight men a clearer understanding of what many women want, and often don’t feel safe asking for directly.So whether you’ve watched Heated Rivalry, heard about it in passing, or dismissed it outright, stay with us. This conversation isn’t really about a show at all. It’s about attention, empathy, and how listening, sometimes in unexpected ways, can make you a better partner. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Virginia Madsen on SHEEPDOG | Welcome back to The Following Films Podcast, where we dive into the stories behind the films that move us, challenge us, and stay with us long after the credits roll.Today’s episode brings us a powerful new drama that explores trauma, resilience, and the complicated journey home after war. Sheepdog, written and directed by Steven Grayhm, arrives in theaters January 16, 2026, and it’s a deeply human story about what it really takes to heal.The film centers on Calvin Cole, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran who is court-ordered into treatment under the care of a VA trauma therapist in training. Just as he begins confronting his past, his estranged father-in-law—a retired Vietnam veteran recently released from prison—arrives at his doorstep, forcing Calvin to face everything he’s been trying to outrun. Through community, tough love, and compassion, Sheepdog becomes a story about putting yourself back together again—for your family, and for yourself.The film features an extraordinary ensemble, including Steven Grayhm, Vondie Curtis Hall, Dominic Fumusa, Lilli Cooper, Matt Dallas—and today’s guest, Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen, whose work continues to bring depth, grace, and emotional truth to every project she touches.Madsen, best known for films like Sideways, brings a remarkable presence to Sheepdog, helping ground the story in empathy and emotional realism. Her performance is part of what makes this film resonate so deeply, especially as it tackles the generational impact of war and the quiet battles that continue long after soldiers come home.I’m thrilled to welcome Virginia Madsen to The Following Films Podcast to talk about her work on Sheepdog, what drew her to the project, and why stories like this feel so vital right now.Let’s get into it. | — | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | ![]() Ali Cook on THE PEARL COMB | Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today I’m joined by writer-director Ali Cook to talk about his Oscar-shortlisted new short film, The Pearl Comb.Starring Beatie Edney (Highlander) and Ali Cook (Kajaki), The Pearl Comb follows the wife of a fisherman whose miraculous healing powers draw the scrutiny of the medical establishment. When she becomes the first person known to cure tuberculosis, a skeptical doctor is sent to investigate. Set in a time when women were barred from practicing medicine, the film explores power, belief, and the limits society places on women—what begins as an attempt to expose her becomes a journey that challenges long-held scientific and gender-based assumptions.Inspired by the true story of the Edinburgh Seven, the first women to study medicine in the UK, The Pearl Comb blends historical drama with mysticism. It has already been nominated for five British Short Film Awards, winning two, and will also screen at the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival later this year.Beyond filmmaking, Ali has had a remarkable career as both a magician and stand-up comedian, and in today’s conversation we dig into how those experiences shaped his storytelling voice, his sense of misdirection and wonder, and how performing live informed his work behind the camera.I’m thrilled to have him on the show.For more information, go to https://www.alicook.co.uk/ | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Jon Heder on TAPAWINGO | Actor Jon Heder joins host Chris Maynard for a wide-ranging conversation about his new film Tapawingo. Best known for his iconic role in the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite, Heder talks about choosing meaningful projects, the creative process behind Tapawingo, and where he’s at in his career today. The episode also looks back at his collaboration with Billy Zane in Waltzing With Brando, with behind-the-scenes stories and reflections on independent filmmaking. Tapawingo is available on Blu-ray starting today, December 16th. A great listen for movie lovers, film fans, and anyone interested in the art of acting. | — | ||||||
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