#055 - BJ McDonnell // Steadicam Operator

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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 · E57 · 1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

   #057 - Simon Chong // Supervising Director

   Imagine if you could land a dream job through a series of tweets. Well that's how Supervising Director Simon Chong got hired to work on Bob's Burgers! Join us as we chat with Simon about how he uprooted his life from the UK and moved to LA , the different roles he took on before directing his first episode, and why it takes 9 months to put together one animated episode. ----- ⁠⁠⁠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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   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!⁠⁠⁠

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   S6 · E52 · 15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 59 min

   #052 - Dan Kanes // CEO, Atlas Lens Co.

   You know it goes. You make your first movie and you catch the filmmaking bug. Next thing you know, you're working as a PA and breaking into your department of choice and it's not too long before you're as grumpy as the guys that mentored you. For Dan Kanes, this trajectory changed for him when he went to see "Punch Drunk Love" and he fell in love with the look of anamorphic lenses. You would think the path to becoming a CEO would start right there but Dan decided to take a few side quests while also working as a set lighting technician. Join us as we talk with Dan about his side hustle of…

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    S6 · E51 · 1 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

    #051 - Alexandra Taupier // Director of Photography

    Miami based Director of Photography Alexandra Taupier discovered her passion for film making while in school. Through mentorship and on set learning, Alexandra quickly discovered that she has a natural talent for camera operating. This boost of confidence from other operators and cinematographers helped pave the way for her career as a DP. Tune in as we talk with Alexandra about her jump into camera department, what it’s like to learn to pull focus, and her work on the fan sponsored YouTube series, "Cassius". ----- This episode of Wrap Drinks is sponsored by Unique Producers Grip & Lighting…