#057 - Simon Chong // Supervising Director

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   S7 · E62 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

   #62 - Joe Jennings // Skydiving Cinematographer

   Skydiving cinematographer Joe Jennings has been jumping out of planes for fun since the early 90s. For some people that might be enough adrenaline, but Joe needed another task while plummeting to the ground. Throughout his career, Joe has captured some incredible shots with his former X Games skydiving partner Rob Harris, an iconic Superbowl Pepsi commercial, and for feature films like Point Break. Tune in as we get nerdy with Joe and ask about his skydiving helmet rig and all the pressures that come with rolling on a camera during freefall. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S7 · E61 · 1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

   #61 - Macon Blair // Director, Writer, & Actor

   WARNING: This episode includes SPOILERS from Macon's new film "IDIOTS", in theaters now. Director, writer, and actor Macon Blair doesn't just love movies—he loves being on set and making them. From Blue Ruin to The Toxic Avenger and his new feature Idiots, Macon joins us to talk about his creative journey and how his experiences as an actor continue to shape the way he writes and directs. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E60 · 15 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 15 min

   #060 - Christopher Glass // Production Designer

   Long before he was building wacky props for Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters", Christopher was storyboarding for commercials and feature films. His work has given him the opportunity to work with directors such as Sam Raimi, Ang Lee, Ron Howard, Spike Jonze, and more! Today, Christopher's love for film is expressed in the ability to create the suspension of disbelief through practical set builds and VFX elements. Tune in as we chat with Christopher about his career blending physical with virtual and why he keeps turning down the opportunity to work with Jon Favreau. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E59 · 30 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

   #059 - Chloe Badner // Production Designer

   Chloe Badner is a production designer best known for her work on Dropout TV's shows Game Changer and Make Some Noise. Ten years ago, Chloe was just starting to figure out how to even do the job she was destined for. From building a cardboard couch, to teaching herself how to make puppets, Chloe quickly realized her skills were perfect for designing improbable props. Tune in as we talk to Chloe about bringing an absurd idea to life, the challenges of meeting deadlines for game shows, and how being neurodivergent is a double edged sword. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E58 · 15 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 4 min

   #058 - Jason and Josh Diamond // Directors

   What makes a great directing duo? Is it balancing each other out with a deep knowledge of skills while reeling each other back creatively? Or does it just help to be twins? For the Diamond Bros. it's both. After years of working in post production, Jason and Josh decided to launch their careers into directing. Tune in as we talk to them about how they took a gamble on their creative futures and how it led to working on some exciting commercial productions with Red Cameras and VR/AR technology. ----- ⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E56 · 15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

   #056 - Matthew Borgatti // Animatronics

   Before he escaped set life, Matthew Borgatti was working for legendary set shops designing animatronic props for films like Snakes on a Plane, Garfield, and Alien vs. Predator. Tune in as we chat with Matthew about the elements that go into deciding how much function an animatronic prop needs in order to be picture ready and what some of the on the fly solutions are that this type of work inspires. ----- ⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E55 · 1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

   #055 - BJ McDonnell // Steadicam Operator

   You ever wonder how a beautiful "oner" gets shot? Well it's talented operators like BJ McDonnell who use their techniques and skills to capture those elaborate long takes. When he's not operating the steadicam rig, BJ works as the A camera operator on films like The Interview, Fall Guy, and the latest Naked Gun. BJ's love for working on set means that he's less interested in going to work and more interested in having a great time with the people he's working with. Tragically, BJ's home was destroyed by the Palisades fires in 2025. Although he's working to rebuild his life from scratch, he…

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   E5 · 28 May 2026 · 13 min

   Mini Ep. #05 - Unique Producers Service Operations Manager Adam Roback

   If you're down in South Florida, chances are your production has rented gear from Unique Producers Service. On this mini episode, we chat with Adam Roback, the Operations Manager and what it's like to work with local productions to provide equipment. We touch a bit on their history as a rental house, the importance of maintaining their gear, and their customer service approach. ----- This episode of Wrap Drinks is sponsored by Unique Producers Grip & Lighting based in South Florida. Thank you Unique for supporting our podcast and for hosting us at your wonderful warehouse. For more info on…

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   S6 · E54 · 15 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

   #054 - Vinny Raffa & Mario Pignard Jr. // Balloon Techs

   You've definitely seen the stickers, Vinny Raffa has a posse. But for his day time job he's a balloon tech. Both he and Mario Pignard Jr. have been illuminating scenes from above with balloons for over 25 years. Tune in as we chat with these lighting techs about how light balloons work on set, the expectations from production, and how they collaborate with other departments to set up scenes. ----- ⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠

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    S6 · E53 · 1 May 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    #053 - Davy Gomez // Editor

    Before he was working on nonlinear edits, NYC based editor Davy Gomez was taking the commercials out of VHS rips of his favorite TV shows. Today, Davy's resume includes work on music videos, commercials, and a popular TV show called "The Bear." Tune in as we pick Davy's brain about post production teams, workflows, bin management, and his methodology when approaching a project. ----- ⁠⁠⁠Buy us a drink!⁠⁠⁠