Oct 19, 202628 minS1
Michael sits down with his longtime collaborator Jason Benjamin, his partner on competition films 20-some-odd years ago and co-creator of America’s Bravest, for the show’s first in-person episode. Jason tells stories...
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Call Sheet Confidential
Hosted by Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley · tv · EN
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Support the Show via Patreon Call Sheet Confidential (formerly Old Guy Tech) is the definitive podcast for the modern video professional. Hosted by industry veterans Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley , this show explores the intersection of classic filmmaking experience and the rapid evolution of production technology. We go beyond the spec sheets to deliver Battle-Tested Industry Insights . Each episode features candid interviews with world-class Directors of Photography , seasoned Owner-Operators , Creators , Crew , and industry leaders sharing hard-won lessons from the set. We dive deep into the business side of video production , discussing how to navigate shifting markets,
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What is Call Sheet Confidential about?
Patreon Call Sheet Confidential (formerly Old Guy Tech) is the definitive podcast for the modern video professional. Hosted by industry veterans Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley, this show explores the intersection of classic filmmaking experience and the rapid evolution of production technology. We go beyond the spec sheets to deliver Battle-Tested Industry Insights.
Who hosts Call Sheet Confidential?
Call Sheet Confidential is hosted by Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Call Sheet Confidential covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Mickey Rourke Said No: Hollywood Stories with Jason Benjamin" (19 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Why Apple Commercials Sound and Look Expensive (It’s Not the Camera)" (19 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Why AI Hasn’t Replaced VFX Artists: The Coffee Mug Problem, with Jan Klier" (19 October 2026, 27 minutes).
How often does Call Sheet Confidential publish?
Call Sheet Confidential publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Call Sheet Confidential?
Booking probability for Call Sheet Confidential is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Call Sheet Confidential requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Call Sheet Confidential's contact route on record: verified email.
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Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley hosts Call Sheet Confidential, a tv podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Oct 19, 20266 minS1“Can you make it look like an Apple commercial?” Every branded-content creator has heard it. Keith Thomas breaks down Apple’s latest work and the three production habits that make it feel premium. You can use all three...
Oct 19, 202627 minS1Why hasn’t AI replaced visual effects artists? Flame artist and colorist Jan Klier explains it with one simple example: the coffee mug problem. Jan was the lead VFX artist on GOOD BOY, the indie horror film told from a...
Oct 19, 20265 minS1Most videos lose their audience in the first 15 seconds. MrBeast’s don’t, and the reason isn’t his budget. Veteran filmmaker and TV producer Keith Thomas breaks down three principles behind MrBeast’s pacing that any...
Oct 19, 202629 minS1What should you charge, and how do you get it? Michael and co-host Dave McCauley talk money: how day rates work in broadcast and cable production, 10-hour vs. 12-hour days, and when overtime kicks in. They also cover...
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Jul 30, 202629 minWhat happens when you ask your ad agency boss if his brand-new BMW was paid for in "creative satisfaction"? On this episode of Call Sheet Confidential, Dave sits down with veteran commercial director and filmmaker Tom...
Jun 20, 202620 minS1After nine episodes of technical deep dives, we are moving the needle. Welcome to Call Sheet Confidential! The name was a vestigial constraint that failed to reflect the reality of today's sets. We’re doubling down on...
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<p>After nine episodes of technical deep dives, we are moving the needle. Welcome to Call Sheet Confidential! The name was a vestigial constraint that failed to reflect the reality of today's sets. We’re doubling down...
Jun 2, 202636 minS1<p>Episode Intro: Michael and Dave kick off the episode with a technical breakdown of secondary camera logistics. Dave evaluates the utility of the Sony Alpha 7R6 as a hybrid companion format to his primary FX9 payload...
May 19, 202636 minS1<p>If you think modern LED programming on a cinema set is stressful, try operating an analog console while calling six carbon-arc Super Trooper spotlights over the roaring crowd of a 1970s Marshall Tucker Band stadium...
May 10, 202632 minS1<p>This week on Old Guy Tech, Michael is flying solo in the booth while Dave is out in the field shooting B-roll. But we have an incredibly special episode as we welcome Michael's friend of over 20 years, Paul...
May 8, 202635 minS1<p>NAB 2026 is in the bag, and the consensus from the "Old Guys" is... meh. Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley break down why the endless spec-sheet wars have hit a plateau. The most significant news from Vegas wasn't a...
Apr 25, 202636 minS1<p>Get ready for one of our wildest rides yet on Old Guy Tech. This week, Michael and David McCauley sit down with production veteran Tommy Gibbons for a deep dive into the "sordid land" of film history.</p><p>Tommy’s...
Apr 17, 202640 minS1<p>Have you ever worked a set so chaotic your boss instructed you to throw a metal folding chair at him to avoid being electrocuted? If not, you haven’t worked Smoky Mountain Wrestling.</p><p>In this week’s episode of...
Apr 11, 202642 minS1<p>Analog Soul. Digital Heart. Real War Stories.</p><p>In this episode of Old Guy Tech, Michael Samstag sits down with Chicago industry legend Joe Piscitelli, SOC, to break down a career that spans exactly 40 years...
Apr 2, 202641 minS1<p>Welcome to the premiere episode of Old Guy Tech, the podcast where battle-tested industry insights meet modern production gear. Your hosts, industry veterans Michael Samstag and Dave McCauley, skip the unboxing...
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