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The Austin B Media Podcast

Austin Belzer
Fuck Ups Anonymous
Los Angeles
Slamdance 2025
SXSW 2025
Portal To Hell
The Big Johnson
Glorious Summer
Documentary Filmmaking
Dean Johnson
The Tallest Dwarf
Fist Bump
Mount Shasta
LGBTQI Activism
Audio Description
Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge
Joey Earns Rewards
Therapeutic Boarding School
The Sea Inside Her
Little People Community
Partial Dwarfism

The Austin B Media Podcast is a weekly podcast from Austin B Media. In each episode, a guest comes on and talks about a movie, TV show, or video game for about an hour or less. So, if you're interested, subscribe and turn on notifications to get notified about each new episode!

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Latest Episodes

Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and baseball legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami, the first Japanese player in Major League Baseball, join Austin Belzer to discuss Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary exploring how baseball became a bridge between Japan and the ... more

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In this episode, I talk with producer Sarah Schoellkopf about Norita, a moving documentary about Argentine human rights icon Nora “Norita” Cortiñas, one of the founders of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo.

Sarah shares how her decades-long friendship wi... more

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Six-time guest Alise Chaffins returns to talk about Season 4 of FX’s The Bear, and there’s a lot to dig into.

In our nearly two-hour conversation, we discussed Carmy’s “apology tour,” Sydney’s challenges, Richie’s growth, Emmy category fraud, and ou... more

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In the latest episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I was thrilled to be joined by Gal Balaban, the founder and extraordinary critic behind the blog FilmToppings, for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple TV's hit series, The Studio.

This show has gen... more

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Is the new Lilo & Stitch remake a worthy successor to the 2002 classic? This week, I'm joined by Jack Martin of Film Feeder to break down Disney's latest live-action adaptation. We discuss everything from the film's "soulless" feeling to its question... more

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On this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I’m joined by film critic and podcaster Ben Miller (Ice Cream for Freaks, The Film Experience, Cinema Scholars, DFW Film Critics Association, IFSCritics) to talk all things Mission: Impossible – The Fina... more

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In this episode, I’m joined by film critic Pedro Lima to break down A24’s Warfare, directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. This real-time Iraq War film drops you into the chaos and confusion of one fateful night, and Pedro and I dive into what work... more

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A quick note: you'll notice that my camera feed is missing in this episode. I encountered an unexpected technical issue with Zoom during the recording that prevented my video from being captured, though thankfully, Alise's video and all audio are una... more

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Recent Guests

Thea Gajić
Director of the film Surviving Earth
Episode: SXSW 2025 | Exploring Trauma, Music, and Resilience in Surviving Earth
Slavko Sobin
Star of the film Surviving Earth
Episode: SXSW 2025 | Exploring Trauma, Music, and Resilience in Surviving Earth
Annie St-Pierre
Director of the documentary Your Higher Self
Episode: SXSW 2025 | Annie St-Pierre Reveals the Philosophy Behind Your Higher Self
Julie Wyman
Director of the documentary 'The Tallest Dwarf'
Episode: SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with The Tallest Dwarf Director Julie Wyman
Lola Rock'N'Rolla
Director, screenwriter, and producer known for her documentary 'The Big Johnson' about drag queen Dean Johnson
Episode: Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Big Johnson Director Lola Rock'N'Rolla
Elijah Sullivan
Director, producer, editor, and camera operator of 'The Hole Story'
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Hole Story Director Elijah Sullivan
Madeleine Farley
Director and director of photography of the film Fist Bump
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Fist Bump Director Madeleine Farley

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Austin Belzer
Host of a podcast featuring discussions with various guests on movies, TV shows, and video games, aiming to explore the artistic and personal narratives within these mediums.

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SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with The Tallest Dwarf Director Julie Wyman
Q: Can you tell us about the process of finding the little people community for your film?
Julie explains that she connected with the Little People of America and attended their conferences, where she found a welcoming community and formed relationships with artists.
SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with The Tallest Dwarf Director Julie Wyman
Q: What initially inspired the documentary and your journey to investigate the notion of your family's history and the notion of partial dwarfism?
Julie shares that the film started from personal questions about her own body, as she experienced bullying regarding her proportions and wanted to understand her family's history.
Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Joey Earns Rewards Director Brad Roelandt & Star Clev Dominguez
Q: What do you hope audiences take away from Joey Earns Rewards when they see it at the Slamdance or any future festival?
I hope people get the McDonald's apps because I think I got it after that. And I'm actually, I actually do love the rewards now.
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Rebellion, Art, and Cinema in Glorious Summer
Q: Bartosz, what were the challenges of using visual and sound cues in portraying what's going on in the film?
Bartosz explained they had to be creative with limited budget constraints, using sound and silence to hint at an outer world beyond the characters' confinement.
SXSW 2025 | Exploring Rebellion, Art, and Cinema in Glorious Summer
Q: Helena, the film is set in this Renaissance palace which is both timeless and has its own history. I'd love to hear about the inspiration for the setting.
Helena mentioned they were inspired by a previous project shot in the location, with the palace providing a unique texture and immersive experience during filming.

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The discussed episodes primarily focus on the themes of film and documentary production, often highlighting personal stories and societal issues. Conversations with filmmakers and artists revolve around their creative processes, personal experiences, and the societal themes depicted in their works. Topics include resilience, mental health, authenticity, and the representation of marginalized communities within the media. The podcast likely aims to bridge the gap between artistic expression and audience engagement by providing insights into the film-making process, while also reflecting on broader cultural conversations around identity, empathy, and storytelling. With a consistent emphasis on the SXSW festival and its cultural significance, ... more

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2. Slavko Sobin
3. Annie St-Pierre
4. Julie Wyman
5. Lola Rock'N'Rolla
6. Elijah Sullivan
7. Madeleine Farley

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