S5-EP6: Hollywood Nightmares Part 1, DNA Surprises, and the Power of Story — with Alan Katz
Podcast: Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown UpsPublished On: Wed Aug 06 2025
Description: Please Note: This episode contains some strong language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Spirit Talk Show host Doyle welcomes Emmy-winning writer, producer, and podcaster Alan Katz for a revealing conversation about creativity, chaos, and the strange turns stories can take. Alan shares how the infamous behind-the-scenes disaster of Bordello of Blood—a vampire movie tangled in studio politics and ego-driven casting—became the origin story of his award-winning show, The How Not to Make a Movie Podcast. We talk about the dysfunction of Hollywood, what it really takes to tell stories honestly, and why podcasting has become the ultimate medium for truth-tellers and rule-breakers. This episode covers everything from unmade movies to creative resilience and the moments that made Alan walk away—and then come back—with something to say. And yes, there’s a horror story coming. But that’s in Part 2. For now, lean in. This is the story before the story. Discover all of Alan’s shows: https://costardandtouchstone.com/ Explore more episodes: www.spirittalkshow.com Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups Hosted by Doyle Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/ X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/spirittalkshow www.spirittalkshow.info If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it.
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