DreamPath Podcast

Exploring the artistic journeys of successful musicians, filmmakers, writers, painters and other creatives.

RECAP - Oakley Takeaways, Lanagen Tribute Feedback, and Bryan and Jason Take a Break 03/30/2022

Bill Oakley on The Simpsons, Writer's Block, and the Creative Freedom of Fast Food Reviews 03/23/2022

RECAP - Bryan and Jason on Long Line Of Ladies, Thoughts on Ukraine, and Jason's New Music 03/16/2022

Rayka Zehtabchi and Shaandiin Tome on Co-Directing Long Line Of Ladies 03/09/2022

A Tribute to Mark Lanegan (feat. Moby, Mark Pickerel, and Jeff Fielder) 03/02/2022

RECAP - Wladyka and Perkash Takeaways, Upright and Grateful, HBO Max Gems, and What's Next 02/23/2022

Sunil Perkash on Studio vs. Indie Films, and Producing Dystopian Thriller Last Survivors 02/21/2022

Josef Kubota Wladyka on Writing, Directing, and Producing Catch The Fair One, Starring Kali Reis 02/16/2022

RECAP - Kinnear, Ford, Sundance Takeaways, %#&* Joe Rogan, and What's Next 02/09/2022

Zack Ford on Screenwriting, Hacking into Hollywood, and Making it to Sundance with Watcher 02/02/2022

Zack Ford on Screenwriting, Hacking into Hollywood, and Making it to Sundance with Watcher Zack Ford is a New York-based screenwriter who sold his first screenplay right out of New York University’s Tisch School of Arts. The screenplay, originally entitled Scribbleface, would become Scar 3D, the first stereoscopic 3D horror film. Zack’s film, , premiered at Sundance 2022 and was recently purchased by IFC Films for theatrical and VOD distribution. Directed by and starring Maika Monroe and Karl Glusman, is about a young American woman who moves into an apartment with her fiancé in Bucharest, Romania, only to be tormented by the feeling that she is being stalked by an unseen watcher in an adjacent building. This all happens while a serial killer is terrorizing the city. What you will learn: What first sparked Zack’s interest in screenwriting at age 6, how he wrote his first screenplay at age 12, entered a screenplay in the Nicholl screenwriting competition at age 16, and sold his first screenplay right out of NYU. How Zack struggled in the industry after his first produced film, Scar 3D, was panned by critics, inspiring him to hack into Hollywood by creating a fake agency and submit screenplays under pen names. Zack’s Script Magazine article about this journey is linked under Resources below. How Watcher finally got produced, years after writing it, after being optioned multiple times, going into production, and then being shut down due to covid, before finally getting produced during the pandemic in Romania. Zack describes his work flow and writing process, which typically results in six completed screenplays per year. How Zack’s approach to outlining has evolved over the years. Where Zack would like to see himself professionally over the next few years. What projects Zack is working on and is attached to in 2022. Resources: Zack’s , , , and Barbaric Media How I Hijacked Hollywood or: How To Sell A Screenplay: /episode/index/show/dreampathpodcast/id/21957071

Ken Kinnear on Artist Management, Concert Promotion, and Inducting The Gorge Amphitheater 01/26/2022

Ken Kinnear on Artist Management, Concert Promotion, and Inducting The Gorge Amphitheater Ken Kinnear is an artist manager, concert promoter and author. He managed the band for more than a decade and is the creator/developer of The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, considered by many to be the most iconic outdoor music venue in the world. Ken is featured in the documentary (now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and Vudu), and his book, There’s An Ass For Every Seat, will be released in March. Ken is also the host of a podcast of the same name, where Season 1 is focused on his campaign to “Induct the Gorge” into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He is scheduled to interview a number of Rock Hall artists, more than 60 of whom have performed at the Gorge. The Gorge Amphitheatre would be the first venue—ever—to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What you will learn: Why Ken created a podcast focusing on the Gorge amphitheater, which guests he’s planning to interview and why he is campaigning to induct the Gorge into the Roll and Roll Hall of Fame. [0:00-16:14] How Ken found and settled on the breathtaking location for The Gorge, the logistical challenges presented by the geography of the area, and how he was able to spark artists’ interest in performing there. [16:14-31:59] What led to the infamous 1988 and Tracy Chapman performance at the Gorge that would solidify the venue’s place in history, why concert-goers often compare concert experiences at The Gorge to Woodstock, and the endearing and lasting memory the venue has created for millions of fans. Ken also discusses ’s recent performance at The Gorge and what it was like seeing that show finally come together after being postponed due to covid. [31:59-45:06] Bryan shares his personal connection to Ken, reflecting on the Gorge concerts he saw in his teens and their connection to his late father, Greg Smith, who was good friends with Ken. Ken talks about the power of shared experiences and the sense of community that live performances foster. Ken also discusses the film , which features him talking about the origin of this venue. [45:06-58:05] Ken reflects on how he got started in the entertainment industry: from high school to a military career, to business school, to car sales, and finally arriving at artist promotion/management. Ken also talks about what it was like managing the band for more than a decade, including Ken’s role with the band, and how he meshed with Heart founders , , , Steve Fossen, Michael Derosier and Michael Fisher. [58:05-1:17:17] Going back to their personal connection, Ken reveals when he met Bryan’s dad, Greg, and Bryan shares a story about his dad being kidnapped by Yasser Arafat. Ken also shares his own stories and touches on a fateful flight with Greg that inspired a scene in ’s film . [1:17:17-1:39:28] Why Ken sold The Gorge to Live Nation in 1993, and what he has planned in 2022. [1:39:28-1:49:00] Resources: Ken Kinnear’s: , /episode/index/show/dreampathpodcast/id/21654752