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Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other. Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth. Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows. Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...

Recent Episodes

Ep. 46: The Zelig Experence and Remembering Dolly Parton

In 1983, Woody Allen released his "mockumentary" Zelig about a man who always ends up in the right (or is it the wrong) place at the right (or is it the wrong) time. Joe talks about some of his Zelig experiences as well as meeting Dolly Parton. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have n...

16 MIN

Ep. 45: Filmmakers Don't Live Normal Lives

In this episode Joe speaks with filmmaker and author Reed Simonsen about how filmmakers don't lead normal lives. Here are some funny stories about day to day life as filmmakers. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore ...

17 MIN

Ep. 44: Interview with Reed Simonsen

In the episode Joe interviews filmmaker, author and music producer, Reed Simonsen about some of his experiences at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and the safety struggles making his Master's Thesis Film "Molly Goes West." Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or app...

22 MIN

Ep. 43: Nothing Dies for Film

Joe believes that nothing, and by nothing literally NOTHING, should die for the fantasy of film. During his career he has overseen filming (called wrangling when it comes to working with animals) of everything from ladybugs to horses! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not b...

24 MIN

Ep. 42: Film Safety (the legendary SCA Safety Seminar): an Introduction

Joe is considered by many to be the "father of film school safety." In his 20 years as head of the University of Southern California's Film Physical Production he has taught film safety to thousands of students who today are making films all around the world. Over the next several episodes Joe is going to share his historically famous film safety seminar with you from the comfort of your own iPhone. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! This episode claims Fair Use under Un...

19 MIN