Stories, Controversy & Band-aids
American filmmaker Michel Grey and Swiss artist Sylvia Greif dive into the chaotic world of film and television production with their distinctive, offbeat style. In their first season, they explore their latest project—a documentary and screenplay unraveling Sylvia's family's hidden secrets. As they delve into a tale of international espionage, elite society, and political coups in South America, they expose the raw struggles, triumphs, and compromises behind producing powerful media content.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
When The Sun Goes To Sleep
Sylvia and Michel debate American versus Swiss chocolate while the group which includes guest, Producer Ken Farrington reflects on the evolving and ever-changing film industry for indie filmmakers. T…
South of France Glamour & Mysteries
This episode finds Sylvia and Michel exploring Sylvia's family history, the luxurious experiences at their South of France estate, Medy Roc, and the emotional journey of uncovering family secrets. Sy…
She Wanted Me Dead
In this podcast episode, Sylvia shares revelations about her father's mysterious past during WWII, including his imprisonment in Austria and possible escape from a camp. She uncovers a troubling lett…
Who is Bobby?
The duo delves into Sylvia’s fragmented memories of her enigmatic adoptive father, pieced together from sparse recollections, photos, and her mother’s cryptic stories. She recalls unusual childhood m…
Propaganda & The Sympathizers
Sylvia and Michel dive deeper into Sylvia's family history, uncovering secrets of World War II espionage, mysterious connections, and potential ties between Sylvia’s mother, Nazi officers, American s…
The Beaverbrook Papers
In this podcast episode, Sylvia and Michel introduce their show from New York City, where they’ve been retracing the steps of one of their main characters, Sylvia’s mother, from the 1930s to the 1980…
Red Alert & The Gangster's Darling
This week's episode introduces Rob Read, the UK Chief Operating Officer of Paul Watson's Foundation. Rob discusses the foundation's efforts in marine conservation, including campaigns against the kil…
Spies & Family Secrets
Sylvia, originally from Switzerland, and now in New York, introduces the podcast "Stories, Controversy, and Band-Aids." Alongside her co-host, Michel, Sylvia recounts the discovery of classified docu…