Ep 835: Actor Dakota Shapiro and Director Josh Monkarsh (11/28/23)

Below the Belt Show

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) starts the Holiday Season right with another festive episode of BTB! First we present an incredible interview with writer and director and co-writer Josh Monkarsh from the period piece zombie comedy "As We Know It". The logline is as follows: "In the late '90s, James Bishop is dealing with a complicated breakup with the help of his best friend, while trying to finish his book before the impending zombie apocalypse." Josh talks about his idea of the story and his decision to have it take place in the 90s, assembling his cast including veterans Chris Parnell and Pam Grier, the Star Wars and Waterworld references, a possible sequel and much much more! Don't miss it! Our featured guest closing the show is actor Dakota Shapiro, known for his role as Billy Taupe in the blockbuster Hunger Games "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Dakota talks about working on the prequel film, working with Rachel Zegler and director Francis Lawrence, the audition process, experiencing the red carpet premiere and much more! In addition we talk to Dakota about his experience on the "Lost Boys" pilot and what we would have expected if the pilot become a series. Great interview not to miss! BTB’s host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! We are also celebrating the birthday of BTB Original "The King of the 80s" Chachi McFly! Also joining the celebration will be Mike "The General" Zad, "The Once and Future King" Martin Lopez, Sabrina Taylor-Smith and BTB Original Shawn "Chunk Shady" Credle! Song Credits: Classic Cut - Bing Crosby "Mele Kalikimaka"