Sup Doc: A Documentary Film Podcast

On Sup Doc Ep46 hosts George Chen and Paco Romane sit down with comedian Amy Miller (Last Comic Standing, Punch Line) to discuss the 2001 doc Home Movie a witty look at five unusual homes that have been designed to match the ideas and eccentricities of the people who own them.Ben Skora is a self-styled inventor who has tricked out his Illinois home with a variety of unusual gadgets, among them a nine-foot-tall robot. Linda Beach, an American actress who enjoyed a successful career in Japanese television, lives in a tree house in Hawaii that draws its power from a nearby waterfall. Bill Tragle's home is also close to the water, as the Louisiana alligator rancher shows off his luxurious houseboat. Ed Pedan and his wife Diana Pedan have made a home out of an abandoned underground complex in Kansas, built and then abandoned by the American military. And Bob Walker and Francis Mooney designed their home not with their own needs in mind, but those of their 11 pet cats.Directed by Chris Smith, who previously made th

Airs Monday Dec 12th. Next week on Sup Doc, Paco and George sit down with comedian Amy Miller who talks about her very FAVORITE documentary Home Movie (2001). American Movie Director Chris Smith travels to five unusual dwellings and interviews the unlikely characters that populate them. From the Louisiana Bayou to a literal treehouse in Hawaii, and many bizarre stops in between, it's a fascinating look at what makes a home. We talk about homes, families, cats, 924 Gilman, and Amy’s debut album “Solid Gold”, out now on Kill Rock Stars. Home Movie is a hard-to-track-down DVD, but find it where you can (we recommend the library!) and join us for the conversation. http://www.patreon.com/supdocpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 45 of Sup Doc Paco and George talk with VICE writer and comedian Megan Koester about the 2016 documentary Weiner. This documentary centers around ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner as he navigates the fallout (his wife, Huma Abedin, recently separated from him) of yet another alleged sexting scandal — his second since landing in hot water after tweeting explicit photos of himself to a woman via Twitter in 2011 — buzz surrounding the documentary about his life, aptly titled Weiner, has reached an all-time high. The social and political aftermath of #Weinergate 2011 is intensely chronicled in Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg’s sometimes endearing, often uncomfortably funny, endlessly fascinating portrait of the former New York congressman. We also find out more about Megan and talk about movies, politics, Woody Allen, Trump, and dick pics.Megan Koester is a writer and comedian (obviously) who resides in Los Angeles (somewhat less obviously). A columnist for VICE, she co-produces Entitlement, a monthly co

Airs Monday Nov 28th. Paco and George visit with comedian Megan Koester to discuss the Anthony Weiner documentary about the scandal-prone politician and how the fallout of his sexting may have cost the Clinton campaign. We talk about the doc and deal with the aftermath of Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Ep 44 Paco and George sit down with comedian Billy Wayne Davis. You may have seen Billy Wayne on Last Comic Standing or heard him on Marc Maron's podcast WTF. We talk to BW's about his start at Zanies in Nashville, his dog Bo Jackson, his own docs-series on CMT called Freedom, ligers, how comedy and sports are related and of course the 30 for 30 documentary You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson. Billy Wayne has worked with well known comics such as: Colin Quinn, Lisa Lampanelli, Louis C.K., and Mitch Hedberg. He has also toured extensively with Ralphie May. Even without winning a Super Bowl or World Series, Bo will forever be known as a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time. This film examines the truths and tall tales that surround Jackson, and how his seemingly impossible feats captured our collective imagination for an all-too-brief moment in time. **Sup Doc has created a Patreon page for those that can help out. We will also be providing unique Sup Doc content for our cont

Airs on Monday Nov 14th: On Ep 44 Paco and George sit down with comedian Billy Wayne Davis (Last Comic Standing, WTF, Third Man Records) to discuss the 30 on 30 documentary You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson (2012). Bo Jackson is a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time. Watch the doc and join us here next week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paco and George talk with writer/podcaster Molly Lambert. They get into ghosts, The Black Dahlia, music, Christianity, all things spooky manse-related, and dig deep into the doc Hell House! Hell House is a 2001 documentary that was directed by George Ratliff that focuses on the idea of a hell house, a Christian-themed haunted attraction, in Cedar Hill, Texas. The film follows the youth group of the Cedar Hill Trinity Church, documenting the work involved in creating the hell house, the performances themselves, and the personal lives of some of the participants. Molly Lambert is the Pop Critic at MTV News and cohost of the North Mollywood podcast.Sup Doc has created a Patreon page for those that can help out. We will also be providing unique Sup Doc content for our contributors. If now is not good for you we always appreciate you listening and spreading the word about Sup Doc! Links: Official Hell House viewingMemorial Day 2000(Molly's recommendation) American ScreamHaunts of LA Sowden House and the George Hod

Next Week on Sup Doc - It's Our Halloween Episode...On Ep 43 we sit down with writer/podcaster Molly Lambert to talk about the 2002 documentary Hell House! You can see Hell House on youtube. So watch it and join the conversation Halloween Day Monday Oct 31st! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sup Doc's first Watch Along! Watch Project Grizzly with us! Grab a bowl of popcorn, get comfy and join the conversation as guest Deborah Robinson chats along with hosts Paco and George. Project Grizzly is Deb's favorite documentary. https://youtu.be/i6eNK1O-RWw In this feature-length documentary, Troy James Hurtubise goes face to face with Canada's most deadly land mammal, the grizzly bear. Troy is the creator of what he hopes is a grizzly-proof suit, and he repeatedly tests his armour – and courage – in stunts that are both hair-raising and hilarious. Directed by Peter Lynch, the film has become a cult classic in the United States and is rumoured to be a favourite of director Quentin Tarantino. Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Deborah ventured off to New York city to take a stab at her love for comedy and writing. She studied at the Terry Schreiber Studio acting school and began doing standup at open mics at comedy clubs and coffee houses. She took those skills back to Toronto, and quickly became

Airs on 10/17/16: On this episode Paco and George are joined by comedian Deborah Robinson for a special format. We do a running commentary for the whole length of the 1996 cult Canadian doc Project Grizzly, the saga of Troy Hurtubise, a man with an obsession. He is building a suit of armor to withstand a grizzly bear attack. Will he get to test it out in the field? Watch this doc on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6eNK1O-RWw when the episode drops to join the conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 41 Paco Romane and George Chen talk with comedian and actor Nick Flanagan about the 1965 documentary Buster Keaton Rides Again, plus GG Allin, music, Canada, Angelyne, other docs, and we hear how Nick had helped people move into the apartment this episode was recorded in. This documentary chronicles the filming of one of Buster Keaton's last short comedies, "The Railrodder," which features him in a rambling journey across Canada. Included are brief biographic sketches and anecdotes, still photographs and a sequence from the 1927 silent film "The General" as well as contemporary footage with his wife, Eleanor. The film features Keaton working out his unique gags, singing in his distinctive voice and sharing tales of Hollywood's studio era. Watch Buster Keaton Rides Again here: **Sup Doc has created a Patreon page for those that can help out. We will also be providing unique Sup Doc content for our contributors. If now is not good for you we always appreciate you listening and spreading the word abo

Airs on 10/3/16: On this episode Paco and George and joined by comedian/actor/writer Nick Flanagan. They talk about the behind-the-scenes documentary Buster Keaton Rides Again that chronicles the filming of one of Buster Keaton's last short comedies, "The Railrodder," which features him in a rambling journey across Canada. Watch this doc on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HOWv7Ce69E and join the conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 40 we delve into the life of a comedy great via the 2010 documentary, Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work. Thanks to an internship, our guest Julia Prescott was able to bring her mom to the 2009 Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers! Paco and George talk to Julia about writing (for animated shows like The Aquabats and Future-Worm!), historical roasting, Kathy Griffin, QVC credibility, and family. We compare everything to The Simpsons because that's just what Julia does! Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival where it won the US Documentary Prize for Best Editing. Directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg follow 75-year-old Joan Rivers for a year of work, what Joan knows and does the best. A compelling portrait of an aging icon who still has the thirst to kill on stage. http://www.joanriversapieceofwork.com/ Julia Prescott is a writer and stand-up comedian from North Hollywood, CA. She's written for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, Nerdist, VICE, Geek & Sundry, and

NEXT WEEK EPISODE 40: Actor, writer and comedian Julia Prescott talks with hosts George Chen and Paco Romane about Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. Airs monday 9/19/16 www.supdocpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 2 of a 2-episode interview. You wake up in the middle of night, unable to move and see a shadow standing over your bed. Is this a bad dream or something far more sinister? Was Kubrick’s The Shining more that just a scary movie? Director Rodney Ascher joins Paco Romane and George Chen to talk about experiences with sleepwalking and sleep paralysis, among other topics. We learn about Rodney's working process and influences, Stanley Kubrick's museum exhibit, cinematic puzzles, The Shining 1997 mini-series remake, and sifting through Andy Kaufman's home recordings.Part 1:Andy Kaufman's home recordingsThe Kubrick exhibition that we mention from LA is in San Francisco till Oct 30th!Rodney's video for clipping. - Wriggle**Sup Doc has created a Patreon page for those that can help out. We will also be providing unique Sup Doc content for our contributors. If now is not good for you we always appreciate you listening and spreading the word about Sup Doc! http://www.patreon.com/supdocpodcastFollow us on:Twitter:&n

Part 1 of a 2-Part interview - You wake up in the middle of night, unable to move and see a shadow standing over your bed. Is this a bad dream or something far more sinister? Was Kubrick’s The Shining more that just a scary movie? Director Rodney Ascher joins SUP DOC to talk about sock puppets, Marilyn Manson and what led him to him to direct the conspiracy-fueled Room 237 & his personal reasons to create the bone-chilling doc The Nightmare. Room 237 is a subjective documentary that explores the numerous theories about the hidden meanings within Stanley Kubrick’s film The Shining (1980). The film may be over 30 years old but it continues to inspire debate, speculation, and mystery. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments. Together they’ll draw the audience into a new maze, one with endless detours and dead ends, many ways in, but no way out.The Nightmare is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher. The film ha

On Ep 37 Paco and George welcome comedian and actress Esther Ku to talk about the riveting 2013 doc Finding Vivian Maier. They also discuss Esther's childhood, her start in the Boston comedy scene and her recent work on Family Guy. Maier was a French-American woman who worked most of her life as a nanny and housekeeper to a multitude of Chicago families. She carried a camera everywhere she went, but Maier's photographic legacy was largely unknown during her lifetime. She died in 2009. The film documents how Maloof discovered her work and, after her death, uncovered her life through interviews with people who knew her. Maloof had purchased a box of photo negatives at a 2007 Chicago auction, then scanned the images and put them on the Internet. She is now considered one of the greatest 20th Century photographers. Esther Ku is a Korean-American stand-up comedian, television personality, and actress. Ku was a cast member on the MTV show Girl Code and Wild 'N Out. Ku was chosen as one of the ten best comedians for

Paco and George are joined by Seattle band Wimps to discuss the 2014 Glenn Campbell documentary, I'll Be Me by James Keach. Matt, Rachel, and Dave were moved for personal and professional reasons by the story of the final tour of country star Glenn Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011. We talk about speech pathology, touring history, family, 7 stages of Alzheimer's, and memory strategies. The Washington Post's Ann Hornaday wrote that " 'I’ll Be Me' is an elevating experience, inviting the audience to bear witness to Campbell’s courage, humor and spiritual strength. His story may make for a tough movie, but it’s an important and triumphant one, as well." Seattle's Wimps is a three-piece comprised of scene veterans Rachel Ratner (Butts) on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Nyce (Meth Teeth) on bass and backing vocals, and Dave Ramm (The Intelligence) on drums. Wimps serve their own brand of rapid-fire punk with a smattering of lo-fi post punk guitar work to create an angular, slightly off-kilter blas

On EP 35 hosts Paco Romane and George Chen examine O.J.: Made in America a 2016 American five-part documentary miniseries produced and directed by Ezra Edelman for ESPN Films and their 30 for 30 series. The documentary explores two of America's greatest fixations–race and celebrity–through the life of O. J. Simpson, from his emerging football career at the University of Southern California and why America fell in love with him, to being accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and his subsequent acquittal, and how he was convicted and imprisoned for another crime 13 years later. We are thrilled to have as our guests our talented friends - comedian Greg Edwards (Thug Notes) and via phone with author/comedian Harmon Leon (Infiltrator). Greg Edwards is a fearless comedian from the state of Virginia. Greg moved to San Francisco in 2001 and became a fixture on the Bay Area comedy scene. Greg is known for his distinctive voice, one-liners, awkward views and social commentary. Greg has worked with Dave Chappelle, P

Today we discuss Jodorowsky's Dune a 2013 American-French documentary film directed by Frank Pavich. Our guest is comedian Michael D'Bey, who has also worked on film productions for Kink.com. The film explores cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt to adapt and film Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel Dune in the mid-1970s. Part thoughtful tribute, part bittersweet reminder of a missed opportunity, Jodorowsky's Dune offers a fascinating look at a lost sci-fi legend. "Jodorowsky's Dune" is an account of a film that was never made despite all the love that its makers poured into it, yet somehow it's warm and inspirational: a call to arms for dreamers everywhere. (RogerEbert.com) We also talk about duck dicks, Jodorowsky's Dune as the Tupac of movies, Joe Morton, Meteor Man, Star Wars Force Awakens, and feeding Orson Welles. Michael D'Bey was Born in the Great State of Tennessee in the 7th month on a Sunday at Sunrise... At 7 he knighted himself in His Aunts backyard with his Uncle