The Smith Society
THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast where stories and storytelling unite. Through intimate interviews and insightful discussions, we bring you the voices behind the stories you love. We feature world-renowned actors, writers, directors and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. We uncover the secrets of their craft and celebrate the diverse tales that shape our world.
- Update frequency
- every 63 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S1E19: Holding On: Why Physical Media Matters
A deep dive into the value of physical media in the age of vanishing libraries. From Blu-rays to DVDs, this episode explores why owning films still matters -- and why streaming just isn’t enough.
00:08:37 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
S1E18: Duane Hansen Fernandez and A Place to Fall Down
In today’s episode, guest host Niklaus Lange sits down with our regular host, Duane Hansen Fernandez, for an in-depth conversation about his captivating short film A Place to Fall Down. Tune in as Fe…
00:48:57 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
S1E17: Sean Wang
Today, we’ll be chatting with the writer, director, skater Sean Wang about his beautiful film Didi - we will discuss the challenges and triumphs he encountered while bringing this story to life.
00:23:14 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
S1E16: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Today we sit down with the insanely talented Gabriela Cowperthwaite and discuss her latest documentary film, The Grab.
00:32:14 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
S1E15: Matthew Chuang, ACS
In our premiere episode, we chat with brilliant cinematographer Matthew Chuang. We discuss his early life and trajectory in this business, and we reflect on his stunning work in past films like Blue …
01:14:12 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
S1E14: Amy Choi, Rebecca Lehrer and The Mash-Up Americans
On today’s episode we chat with our pals, the very smart and very funny AMY CHOI and REBECCA LEHRER. Amy and Rebecca are the dynamic duo behind Mash-Up Americans, a creative studio that helps their c…
01:35:56 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
S1E13: Margaret Brown and Descendant
Today we are talking with the very talented director Margaret Brown about her latest documentary, Descendant. On July 9, 1860, more than 100 captive Africans were brought to the shores of Mobile, Ala…
01:09:58 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
S1E12: Goran Stolevski and Of an Age
Goran Stolevski is our latest guest, and the award-winning Macedonian-born and Australian-raised writer/director’s latest masterpiece, Of an Age, is all I’ve been talking about since I watched it.
00:32:23 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
S1E11: Deniese Davis and the Invisible Wall
The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful an…
00:58:20 |
Fri 03 Feb 2023
S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat
This is unlike any other interview we’ve ever featured on The Smith Society. Today we’re going to sit down with Harry Turner, who is the subject of the documentary film Wildcat. We’re not going to be…
00:28:37 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
S1E9: Chelsea Devantez and the Book Club
I am so EXCITED to share the wonderful conversation I had with the incomparable, unfairly talented, multifaceted and all around extraordinary human, Chelsea Devantez. We discuss so many things: caree…
00:54:02 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
S1E8: Agnieszka Smoczyńskai and The Silent Twins
In this episode, we sit down with the INSANELY talented writer director Agnieszka Smoczyńskai to discuss her new film, The Silent Twins.
00:21:50 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
S1E7: Nena Erb and Choices, Okay?!
On our latest episode, I’m lucky enough to have a chat with Nena Erb. Nena is an ACE, Emmy-winning film and television editor based in Los Angeles.
00:26:25 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
S1E6: David and Chris and Brian and Charles
Today we’re sitting down with David Earl and Chris Hayward from Focus Features’ upcoming title, “Brian and Charles.”
00:31:12 |
Fri 17 Jun 2022
S1E5: Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a really good one and I’ve been so excited to share it with you. My next guest is an actor I consider one of the greatest of our generation. He’s worked with everyone fr…
00:51:04 |
Fri 11 Feb 2022
S1E4: Alice Gu and The Donut King
In this episode of The Smith Society, we get to chat with the extraordinary director Alice Gu, and learn more about her film "The Donut King."
00:48:32 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
S1E3: Justin Chon and the Blue Bayou
In this episode we’re going to feature a true triple threat, Justin Chon. Justin Chon is a writer, director and actor who also produced (he’s technically a quadruple threat!) the film “Blue Bayou,” a…
00:30:40 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
S1E2: Lee Sung Jin and the Octopus
This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling. On this episode we’re going to feature the incomparable Lee Sung Jin. Lee Sung Jin is currently the Creator/Writer/Showrunner…
01:15:06 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
S1E1: The Introduction and Amir El-Masry
Our pilot episode features a short introduction to The Smith Society podcast, the story behind it, what you can expect and what’s in a name. More importantly, this episode features a conversation wit…
00:37:27 |
Thu 13 May 2021
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