Welcome to The Prelim – the Podcast that pulls back the curtain on the film industry, and discusses the raw, unfiltered reality of set life with the crew. Hosts Tony Muller and Pablo Jara, (veteran AC's) sit down with the unsung heroes of your favorite blockbuster films and hit TV shows to bring you an all-access pass onto Hollywood sets. Tune in for: Candid crew conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Wild, unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the all the trenches -- movies, television, live events, music videos, and commercials. Career-building wisdom from the legends who built Hollywood, one slate at a time. No script. No filter. Just real life set stories. Hit subscribe for new episodes each week!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Prelim, the Podcast that pulls back the curtain on the film industry, and discusses the raw, unfiltered reality of set life with the crew. Hosts Tony Muller and Pablo Jara, (veteran AC's) sit down with the unsung heroes of your favorite blockbuster films and hit TV shows to bring you an all-access pass onto Hollywood sets.
Recent episodes include "The Prelim Podcast I Episode 20, Edye Rice-George" (26 October 2026, 84 minutes), "The Prelim Podcast I Episode 19, LaVerne Caracuzzi-Milazzo" (19 October 2026, 79 minutes), and "The Prelim Podcast I Episode 17, Bobby Garafolo" (5 October 2026, 74 minutes).
The Prelim Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for The Prelim Podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Prelim Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Prelim Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Prelim Podcast is a tv podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #20
Send us Fan Mail Department of One: Legendary Script Supervisor Edye Rice-George is our guest this week on The Prelim Podcast! Ever wonder how Hollywood’s biggest directors—from Spike Lee and David Fincher to Joe Pytka...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to survive—and thrive—at the top of the makeup department on major Hollywood sets? In this masterclass of an episode, we sit down with veteran Key Makeup Artist and Department...
Episode #17
Send us Fan Mail On-Set Dresser Bobby Garofalo stops by the studio to spill the inner-workings, fast-paced madness of a career in the Hollywood art department. From landing a college football scholarship to pulling...
Episode #16
Send us Fan Mail He's been punched, thrown, and set on fire in some of the biggest movies of the last two decades — and lived to tell every story. This week on The Prelim Podcast, Tony and Pablo sit down with veteran...
Episode #15
Send us Fan Mail You've seen his photos on billboard posters and across the internet - now hear how this Unit Stills Photographer gets the shot. Behind every blockbuster poster, every teaser image splashed across the...
Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail Behind every legendary movie frame lies a legacy —and sometimes, that legacy is family.❤️ This week on The Prelim Podcast, we proudly present a milestone moment in our show's history: our very first...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail History in the Making: Episode 13: For the first time ever, Panavision joins the podcast world and is our special guest this week. In this milestone episode, we are thrilled to welcome Panavision...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail Master of the Track —The incomparable Jamie Young, Dolly Grip, joins The Prelim Podcast on Episode 12. This week, we are joined by our good friend and veteran Dolly Grip, Jamie Young, for an insider’s...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail This week, on The Prelim Podcast we pivot out of the camera department straight into the AD department. We are lucky to spend time in the new studio with our very good friend and colleague — the...
Episode #10
In Episode 4 of The Prelim Podcast , we sit down with Camera Assistant Danny Park, a man whose professional journey is an absolute masterclass in hustle and determination. Danny shares the jaw-dropping story of how he...
Episode #9
From Panavision Shipping Room to Hollywood Steadicam Operator and Gear Inventor - this week we bring you the incomperable Danny Brown! In this episode, Danny joins us in studio and shares his relentless journey climbing...
Episode #8
This week, The Prelim Podcast proudly welcomes seasoned industry veteran, friend, and colleague Art (Arthur) Martin! Art stops by to take us inside his distinguished Hollywood career in the camera department and share...
Episode #7
The Prelim Podcast is super excited to welcome legendary AC Derek Edwards to the studio for Episode 7! This week, we dive deep into the unbelievable stories that shape Derek’s massive career in the camera department...
Episode #6
If you've watched a massive blockbuster over the last two decades, odds are Joey Cicio was the one framing the shot. From breaking into the industry and learning the craft under his mentor, the iconic master...
Episode #5
This week on The Prelim Podcast, we bring the laughs with our good friend, 1st AC Andy Macat, who quite literally grew up inside a Hollywood camera department dynasty! With legendary Director of Photography Julio Macat...
Episode #4
Ever wonder how the massive action pieces in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the high-stakes battles of Star Wars come together? It all hinges on the 2nd Unit—and we are sitting down with one of the absolute best in...
Episode #3
Fight Club. Mad Men. The world of David Lynch. Lisa Guerriero has seen it all and she's dropping some gems in Episode 3! This week, Pablo and Tony talk with Lisa Guerriero, who as a female AC, is part of the first...
Episode #2
What happens when old friends reminisce about working on some of the biggest productions in entertainment history? Things get incredibly animated! Hosts Tony and Pablo catch up with fellow AC Conrad Castor. From the...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome to The Prelim — Coming to you each week from Los Angeles, California.<br/>In this premiere episode, it’s just the hosts— no guests, no filters. Just raw, honest conversations about what it takes to survive...
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