Buckel Up!

<p>A new podcast where Kristen chats with hardworking folks in the entertainment industry. No subject is gauche or taboo for her and her guests!</p>

Buckle Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film Efforts with Filmmaker Amber Neukum

In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. Kristen’s Substack - Short Film Tips!Juice Box Films - Amber’s Production Company

09-17
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Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with Alison Leiby

In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.

09-10
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Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the Timing of it All with Zoey Martinson

In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature.

09-03
01:12:30

Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love with TV With Hilarie Holt

In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare and despair mindset.

08-27
01:29:39

Buckel Up! We're Directing the Actor with Mary Lou Belli

In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor and finding your happy place and making it work for you as a professional.

08-20
01:11:17

Buckel Up! We're Getting in the Writers’ Room with Writer Abbey Caldwell

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there.

08-13
01:08:16

Buckel Up! We're Understanding Our Worth with Nicole Jordan-Webber

In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber

08-06
01:08:59

Buckel Up! We're Setting Boundaries with Actress Francesca Noel

In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path.

07-30
01:08:46

Buckel Up! We're Catching up with Comedian Cat Cohen

In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with Comedian Cat Cohen and talks about health scares, keeping creative and busy and trusting your inner voice.

07-23
01:00:35

Buckel Up! We're Uplifting Voices and Deepening the Story with Constanza and Domenica Castro of 271 Films

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with sisters, producers, and founders of 271 Films, Domenica and Constanza Castro, about their beginnings and the importance of deepening your understanding of the "why" in your storytelling.

07-16
01:08:03

Buckel Up! We're Talking Creative Fulfillment and Mentoring with Producer Director Erin O'Malley

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with producer filmmaker Erin O'Malley about how she came up in the industry and that there's nothing she'd rather be doing.

07-09
01:22:36

Buckel Up! We're Moving up the Ladder from Assistant to Director with Ashley Eakin

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Ashley Eakin on her journey from assistant to director and how to not let fear get in the way of your creativity.

07-02
01:17:38

Buckel Up! We're Talking the Art of Prep with Director Filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortés

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortés on her latest short "Boy Fighter" and the art of being prepared when the big questions come.

06-25
01:19:05

Buckel Up! We’re Talking Firsts! - Films, TV & Babies - with Sarah-Violet Bliss

This week on Buckel Up! Kristen chats with her old boss and long-time friend, Sarah-Violet Bliss, the co-writer and showrunner of the HBOMax critical hit "Search Party" on the challenges and rewards of working in TV and film and building a family.

06-11
01:21:37

Buckel Up! We're Talking Patience and Persistence in Filmmaking with Anu Valia

In this week's episode, Kristen talks to episodic director and feature filmmaker Anu Valia on her journey to her first episode and staying true to her unique voice as a filmmaker in her arresting debut feature "We Strangers."

06-04
01:24:34

Buckel Up! We're Making an Indie Film with Mercedes Bryce Morgan

In this week's episode Kristen talks to fellow filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan about getting her indie features off the ground and the importance and benfit of keeping multiple projects going at all times.

05-28
57:26

Buckel Up! We're Talking the Art of Episodic Television with Bethany Rooney

In this week's episode Kristen talks to one of her favorite teachers and mentors, Bethany Rooney, about getting your start in episodic television and maintaining work-life balance.

05-21
59:33

Buckel Up! We're Starting from the Beginning with Kelsie Kiley

In Kristen's first episode, she talks to her dear friend Kelsie Kiley of "Broad City" fame, who helped her blossom into the producer and filmmaker she is today.

05-14
01:12:28

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