Episode 2 of our chat with 2nd Unit Director Paul Jennings. We chat further about his career and delve into such films as Munich and The Dark Knight, plus look at his work on the horizon. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Don't forget to subscribe and leave as review!بقلم The Stunt Pod

Back in 1989 a young man wanted to be a stuntman. A film crew followed his journey and once it was aired the amount of people up and down the country who realised stonework was an actual job was huge. His story is one of dedication and drive - gaining all of his appropriate qualifications and one or two bruises along the way. His impact on the film…

Lilly Aspell is Scottish-born actress famous for portraying the main Young Diana (Gal Gadot) in Wonder Woman 2017 and the eagerly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984. Her parents are both professional jockeys and have encouraged Lilly to enjoy the equestrian world. She combines both acting and showjumping. Jon talks about her career to date and her aspir…

HAYDN DALTON is an Australian, so don't mention the rugby, or the cricket for that matter! However, his a good bloke. He's also a talented stuntman and the creator of STUNT BOOK AUSTRALIA, a dating app for production companies and stunt coordinators enabling them the chance to find their perfect match....for a stunt performer anyway. We talk about …

JEAN COULTER is one of those stunt pioneers you read about in cinema history books. When many of today's top stunt professionals were either in kindergarten or in utero Jean was falling down stairs, being knocked down by a car or rolling a car in a very short skirt, high heels and limited or no padding. She has worked very hard to get to where she …

ROY ALON was one of the most prolific stuntmen the world has ever seen. He was introduced to the business through VIC ARMSTRONG who was good enough to join us and share some of his favourite stories about Roy. ROY ALON got a reputation for being a high fall man and performed some of the very best. In particular a 100ft fall in the 1981 film GREEN I…

TANNER FOUST is one of those guys who just needs to be behind the wheel of a car. He's the guy who will volunteer to be the designated driver just because he hasn't driven this particular make or model yet. His incredible rise is down to his determination and drive and his ability to make a car do absolutely anything....and very quickly. Profession…

Hello One and All Just a quick podcast to support the efforts of Paul Lowe, who is paddling his kayak from the mountains of Cumbria to London via all manner of tributaries and canals. Not as easy as it sounds. You may ask why? Well, it's to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital where the life of his nephew Daniel was saved. Please support P…

This week we look at how he does what he does to make the action happen. What does he do when he reads the script? Does he create the action in his head or does he get out his little cars and work out the chase right there on the living room carpet? All will be revealed as Greg gives us his insight into creating the very best action based on whatev…

GREG POWELL is a big name in the industry. One of those names that has pedigree and family connections with that industry that go back to the 1940s. His father FRED ‘NOSHER’ POWELL and his uncle ‘DINNY POWELL’ have both worked on numerous film and television productions over the years. Greg was destined to join the family business and now, finally …

Ladies and gentlemen it is our pleasure to have with us as our guest this week 6 time world kick boxing champion Lee Charles. We discuss his love for Bruce Lee and how that was the start of this incredible journey into Film and TV - over the last few years he's really come to the forefront with performances in big pictures like Final Score and The …

Well folks, we pulled out the stops for this one to bring you not one, not two but three of the people behind the Netflix blockbuster Extraction. We are joined by Director SAM HARGRAVE, Chris Hemsworth's Stunt Double BOBBY HOLLAND HANTON and! RANDEEP HOODA, one of the top Bollywood actors who plays Saju. We discuss the behind the scenes prep and th…

Welcome to Part 2 of our MELISSA STUBBS chat. Here she takes us through her breakdown of the action from script to screen. How does she understand the action on the page, what tools does she use to make creating the action scene easier for her stunt team to understand, why is her dog a wolf? These questions and many more will be answered as with ex…

MELISSA STUBBS was born in Canada, lived in Liverpool and has travelled the world in search of action, adventure and somewhere quiet to sit and drink Merlot. We find out what it was like growing up with two older brothers and how this sibling rivalry may have helped towards her love of competitive sports. We chat to her about her incredible career …

JUDE POYER is the reel deal - he once had a dream, then followed it to Hong Kong and became a part of the industry that would shape him and continues to challenge him. It took him eight years of solid work to create the Jude we know today. He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hong Kong cinema including JACKIE CHAN, JET LI and SAMMO …

In this episode, Jon gets his soapbox out and, with help, jumps straight on it. We talk about the current issues facing the Film Industry and the proposed DRAFT ideas of how to operate on set coming form the UK and the US. Then Jon gets on his high horse about, well most things to be honest. Have a listen, enjoy a free flowing natter about the curr…

'Makes Death Wish look like a Disney Musical' Every once in a while an 'event' moment happens in the entertainment world. It could be the long awaited release of an album by an artist who’s last release was 25yrs ago or a movie so important world events stop to let it have its time in the spotlight. Well, this time its TV’s turn to shine. As the wo…

This Episode has a look at Previs (previsualisation) on stunt teams with Mark Kelly of Project 44 Action. As part of a special series of episodes we delve into action design. Mark and the team from Project 44 Action have pushed the envelope with how they design and create their action sequences and package them quickly so the Director can see and a…

There are not many stores or companies that spring to mind when you need kit to fall into, specific pads to wear, things to clip on to or gel to set your self on fire with. It's not the kinda department that can go into a high street store and find everything it needs. Hence the brilliance of Action Factory. Jayson Dumenigo realised that there is a…

Matt Stirling is a very familiar face - he has one of those faces that just doesn't allow him to make it through an entire movie without being killed. This bothers us because he's such a nice guy. A very talented stuntman and coordinator who has been on the UK Register since 1999 and a world class magician and hypnotist who has been putting me unde…

Welcome folks to this weeks episode and we find ourselves in Berlin, no not the band from the eighties although that wouldn't have done me any harm at all, the city through the medium of Skype and we chat with top German stunt professional Melanie Benna. She has been on top of her tree for many years having worked on numerous Tv and Film projects i…

A J Bakunas was only 27 years old when he died on the set of the movie 'Steel' in 1978, but whilst he was part of the Hollywood stunt business he had become a very important player. Join us as we look at his life through film and interviews and try to understand the man who took the stunt business to new heights. This is the first in a series of po…

Hi Folks Well since the World is in doom and gloom we thought we could be the good public service broadcaster we always have aspired to and give you lonely, house bound individuals a list of things to watch. These lists are no means the definite list, just things we turn to watch for our action fix (no, not that HUB). Plus a few recommendations to …

Rick Avery started out in life as a man with passion for karate and judo, found himself, pretty much by accident, on a Hal Needham movie and the rest as they say is history. Rick has done it all from fights, to fire jobs and high work. He is considered by many as one of the best car men in the business and in 1998 was given the job of coordinating …

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Dearly beloved we are gathered here today in the presence of action to bring you Jim Churchman.A stuntman and coordinator who has given new life to the action franchise with his quick thinking and his ability to try new and never before attempted feats of greatness.CAPTAIN MARVEL, X-MEN DARK PHOENIX and ANT MAN are just three of the occasions where…

This week we return with a Super Hero Landing of a show with Super Hero flyer himself, Jim Churchman, Co-ordinator of Doctor Strange, First Man, X Men - Apocalypse & Dark Phoenix and Captain Marvel among others! Putting all aside, Jim is joining us to talk about his passion, The Flying Hero Club. His charity gives terminal ill children the experien…

Did you know that as of 2016 only 14,725 people lived in Ireland who were from the Philippines with Irish decent. To the best of our knowledge only one works in our industry. That someone is the legendary Tara Macken.Her dad is Irish and her mum is Filipino and Tara is was is commonly known as a'bad ass'. Having worked on such pictures as SUICIDE S…

Part 2 with Will covers his gags on tons of films, his take on the industry today and some fun stuff on the way. Don't forget to subscribe and share, get the word out and help us turn the spotlight on the people who make the action happen.بقلم The Stunt Pod

From being knocked down by a car to sliding a motorcycle under a truck to falling down a flight of stairs or fighting the lead in a Hollywood blockbuster. Will Willoughby can literally do it all and has been doing so for the last 21yrs. 214 credits doubling the likes of Matt Damon on The Martian and Hugh Grant on Paddington 2 and playing 6 roles in…

Here we have part 2 of our chat with Chris. In this episode we talk about his take on the industry today and the lighter side of set life. A great chat with a devout family man and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Please don't forget to share, download and subscribe.بقلم The Stunt Pod

We are joined in this episode by Chris O'Hara. Born in New York, Skied for his country and now creates some of the most exciting action sequences in Hollywood. His work includes Bourne Legacy, Red Dawn, Jupiter Ascending, Jurassic World, Red Sparrow, Venom and Hobbs & Shaw. Hugely experienced and a bloody nice bloke too. Find his career on IMDB: ht…

Gregg Smrz: Part 2. Here is the second part of our chat with Hollywood stunt royalty Mr Smrz. Please share, download or subscribe to get all the podcasts coming your way!بقلم The Stunt Pod

Gregg Smrz: Part 1 Gregg Smrz really does have it all. Not content with being one of the very best stunt coordinators and 2nd unit directors in the business he also has two 'G's' in his first name. Some might say that's extravagant, but let me tell you he is fully aware of how good he is and what he can bring to any production. The first G is for '…

If you're a budding filmmaker then you have to listen to the INDIE FILM HUSTLE. Jam packed full of helpful advice and experts giving 'knowledge bombs' galore! Alex Ferrari, operating out of his back alley in Hollywood has forged a career as an editor and filmmaker, made short and feature films on low budgets, been there, done that, got the T shirt …

Kachina Dechert was born in London England to Rock and Roll Musicians Jody Linscott (The Who, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Tom Jones... ) and Greg Dechert (Bad Company, Uriah Heap, David Gilmore...). Kachina spent most of her youth and teens on the road touring the world with these bands - and more. Drawn to high speed vehicles Kachina started racin…

Hang on tight! Luci Romberg is a professional stuntwoman in Hollywood, CA. Luci is a member of the Stunt Women’s Association of Motion Pictures and Tempest Freerunning. Luci has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, commercials, and freerunning competitions (11 time female world champion in Red Bull Art of Motion). As a national champion gymnast an…

Here is part 2 with Sam Hargrave Samuel Ambler Hargrave portrayed Gladiator in Thor: Ragnarok and New Asgard Truck Driver in Avengers: Endgame. You may of heard of the film, you know! the one that has made over a BILLION DOLLARS WORLDWIDE!!!!!!!! He was a stunt double for Chris Evans in The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Brett…

Sam Hargrave has had a monumental rise to the very top of the tree as a Hollywood stuntman, a true life Captain America. His love of filmmaking is only matched by his love of playing Bluegrass music with his band. We got to spend some quality time with Sam and talk about his career path into stunts and the progression to 2nd Unit Director and then …

Australian Stunt Woman, Ingrid Kleinig is a LA based Stunt Coordinator & performer who fell into the world of stunts while swinging 140ft above the arena for the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games. Having toured the globe with renowned physical theatre company Legs on the Wall as well as the Sydney Theatre Company - performing alongside the…

What do all these movies from the last 5 years have in common?THE DUKES OF HAZZARDJACK AND JILLTEDSPONGEBOB MOVIEJOHN WICK 3 - PARABELLUM They all have coordinated action by this weeks guest. SCOTT ROGERS.We look at some of his past glories in the business and then take an in-depth look at JOHN WICK 3 and how Scott creates the action that we see on…

Pete Antico’s film credits as an actor include; The Creators, opposite Gerard Depardieu, Bruce Payne & William Shatner, Oliver Stone’s Wall Street 2 in which he consulted lending his vast economic knowledge to Stone, portraying a hedge fund manager, The Other Guys with Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg, Black Dynamite, The Hunt For Red October, Con Air,…

As promised, a review of the awards night including all the winners speeches curtesy of Taurus. Our immense gratitude to the Taurus office for allowing us to have the audio recorded live on the night. You can find all the listings here on the Taurus website including ways to donate to the foundation. https://www.taurusworldstuntawards.com We hope y…

Frank Henson was without doubt one of the finest stunt drivers the UK has ever produced. His work throughout the seventies and eighties with Peter Brayham on iconic TV shows like The Sweeney and The Professionals has gone down in history. He was also a regular in some of the biggest movies of the late 20th century including the James Bond series, I…