Nov 30, 202533 minS0
<p>This is part two of our two-part Assistant Director Awards Special - because this year, Meet the ADs partnered with the Assistant Director Awards (ADA) to share the winning teams’ insights with a wider audience...
About this Podcast:
Brought to you by the ADU (Assistant Directors Union Germany), "Meet the ADs" will take you on a ride behind the scenes of some of the biggest films and tv shows - from the perspective of Assistant Directors - often times the most important crew members behind every show. Each episode the two hosts Julia and Tim will have an interesting conversation with a different AD-team from all over the world. For the first time ever a spotlight is put on the careers and achievements of ADs. Enjoy the journey with us and the access to a whole new way of sharing knowledge about this profession!
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What is Meet the ADs about?
Brought to you by the ADU (Assistant Directors Union Germany), "Meet the ADs" will take you on a ride behind the scenes of some of the biggest films and tv shows - from the perspective of Assistant Directors - often times the most important crew members behind every show.
What has Meet the ADs covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. #18: "The Substance" (Live from the 2025 AD Awards Winner Q&A) with 1st AD Matthieu de la Mortière, 2nd ADs Olivia & Benoît, 2nd 2nd AD Anne and 3rd ADs Agathe & Joséphine" (30 November 2025, 33 minutes), "Ep. #17: "Ripley" (Live from the 2025 AD Awards Winner Q&A) with 1st AD Peter Thorell, Key 2nd AD Barbara Pastrovich and Floor 2nd AD Gianluca La Rosa" (31 October 2025, 51 minutes), and "Ep. #16: "The Last of Us" with 1st AD Paul Domick" (31 July 2025, 71 minutes).
How often does Meet the ADs publish?
Meet the ADs publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Meet the ADs?
Booking probability for Meet the ADs is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Meet the ADs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Meet the ADs's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Meet the ADs?
The strongest fits for Meet the ADs are Film & Video. Meet the ADs has a tv audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 31, 202551 minS0
<p>Today’s episode is part one of our two-part Assistant Director Awards Special because this year, Meet the ADs partnered with the Assistant Director Awards (ADA) to share the winning teams’ insights with a wider...
- Jul 31, 20251h 11mS0
<p>On today's episode we will dive deep into the world of "The Last of Us" with 1st Assistant Director Paul Domick.</p><p>Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey the show is set in a post-apocalyptic America haunted by a...
- Jun 30, 20251h 7mS0
<p>This episode features Justin Ritson - the 1st Assistant Director of all three Seasons of the HBO series "The White Lotus" created by Mike White.</p><p>Justin told us the most interesting things about how shooting...
- May 31, 20251h 24mS0
<p>This episode features two Assistant Directors who might as well be legends already: 1st AD Sarah Lucas and 3rd AD Ash Spall. Sarah and Ash will be telling us how the hell they pulled off Netflix’s latest hit...
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Ep. #13: "Anora" with 1st AD Liza Mann
May 2, 202555 minS0<p>We´re back! This episode features the 1st Assistant Director of "Anora": Liza Mann. </p><p>"Anora" has won five Oscars this year, including best picture, best director for Sean Baker and best actress for Mikey...
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Ep. #12: „From Mad Max to All Quiet on the Western Front: Life and career of Art Director Bryce Tibbey"
Jan 31, 20251h 20mS0<p>This episode features Australian Art Director Bryce Tibbey. Bryce has over 25 years experience in the Art Department. His most famous jobs that he will also talk about include „All Quiet on the Western Front“...
- Dec 31, 20241h 14mS0
<p>Episode 11 features two industry legends who we spoke to about one of the most anticipated films of 2024: "Joker: Folie A Deux" directed by Todd Phillips. 1st Assistant Director David Webb and 2nd Assistant Director...
- Nov 30, 20241h 12mS0
<p>This episode features ‘The Apprentice’ - a film about young Donald Trump building his business in the ’70s and ’80s in America as he was mentored by the famously ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn. Canadian 1st Assistant...
- Nov 1, 20241h 26mS0
<p>This episode features the American Apple TV sports comedy series "Ted Lasso" developed by Jason Sudeikis who also plays the lead role of Ted. </p> <p>We are talking to the three British 1st ADs James Blackwell...
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Ep. #8: "James Bond: Skyfall & the career of an industry legend" with 1st AD Michael Lerman
May 31, 20241h 29mS0<p>This episode features the industry legend Michael Lerman. 1st AD Michael worked on the biggest pictures possible such as the Bond movies "Quantum of Solace", "Skyfall" and "Spectre". But also on "1917", "Jurassic...
- May 1, 20241h 24mS1
<p>This episode features the Oscar winning feature by Giorgos Lanthimos "Poor Things" starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. We are talking to 1st Assistant Director Hayley Williams and Key 2nd Assistant Director Edoardo...
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Ep. #6: "Tár" with 1st AD Sebastian Fahr-Brix, Key 2nd AD Maria Mehnert and Crowd 2nd AD Ann Sophie Heier
Mar 31, 20241h 18mS0<p>Episode 6 features the 2022 drama "Tár" written and directed by Todd Field. Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor facing accusations of misconduct. We're talking to 1st AD Sebastian Fahr-Brix...
- Mar 16, 20241h 5mS0
<p>This episode features two Assistant Directors of the British hit series THE CROWN who have worked on a variety of episodes across all 6 seasons. THE CROWN is a historical TV series about the British monarchy...
- Feb 29, 20241h 15mS1
<p>Episode four features the multilingual German hit series "1899" created by Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese for Netflix who previously created "Dark". We're talking to 1st AD Rickie-Lee Roberts, Key 2nd AD Georgina...
- Feb 16, 20241h 15mS1
<p>In unserer ersten Deutschen Folge, hatten wir die große Freude, mit Produzent und Regisseur Christopher Doll zu sprechen. Chris ist Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer der Hellinger/Doll Filmproduktion und den meisten...
Episode #2
Ep. #2: "All Quiet on the Western Front" with 1st AD Benedict Hoermann & Crowd 2nd AD Valerie Adamer
Jan 31, 20241h 11mS1<p>Episode two features the core AD team of Edward Bergers epic German anti-war film "All Quiet On The Western Front" from 2022, also called "Im Westen nichts Neues" in German. It was a pleasure speaking with 1st AD...
- Jan 22, 20241h 15mS1
<p>Our first episode features the core Assistant Director (AD) team of the British hit TV show "Peaky Blinders" Season 5 and 6. It was an honour speaking with 1st AD Jon Midlane, Key 2nd AD Arizona Eastwood and 3rd AD...
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Intro Episode
Jan 1, 202411 minS0<p>This episode is the best way to get started if you are interested in our podcast. Who are the two full-time ADs and part-time podcast hosts Julia and Tim? What is the Assistant Directors Union Germany? And what do...
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Sarah Lucas
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David Webb
Director of Investment Management and a leader of our Investment Committee, Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies at Aston University
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Hayley Williams
licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist, Paramore
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Mike King
VP of Enrolment Management and Marketing at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Canada West Veterinary Specialists
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