Episodes

  • The Longest Take Podcast - Aaron B. Koontz
    Jul 8 2025

    In today's episode I'm joined by Aaron B. Koontz. Aaron is the founder of Paper Street Pictures and is responsible for producing projects such as The Artifice Girl (2022, dir. Franklin Rich); Shelby Oaks (2025, dir. Chris Stuckmann). Aaron is the showrunner for Syfy's new series Revival and has even ventured into writing and directing with films like Scare Package 1 & 2.


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    https://www.paperstreetpictures.com

    Support Aaron B. Koontz and Syfy's REVIVAL -

    https://www.syfy.com/revival

    https://www.instagram.com/aaronbkoontz/


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    https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestTake

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    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Liam O'Donnell
    Jul 4 2025

    In today's episode I am joined by guest co-host Diego Osorio (https://www.youtube.com/@osoriofilmproductions). We welcome Liam O'Donnell to the podcast. Liam has been mostly known for the continued exploration into the universe of Skyline - building from the 2010 film with entries in 2017, 2020, and potentially 2025. He is a director and writer, known for Skyline (2010), Beyond Skyline (2017) and Skylines (2020). Starting his career doing incredible visual effects work with Hydraulx, Liam has since established themself as a sci-fi and action aficionado. Action 4 Everyone podcast is a podcast series he hosts - focusing on an appreciation for action cinema! Check it out for some amazing interviews with industry professionals.


    Support Liam O'Donnell -

    https://www.instagram.com/liamodin/


    Support Action 4 Everyone Podcast -

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6OWjC2VooChhsCT8UCzDlL

    https://www.instagram.com/a4epodcast/


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    https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestTake

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    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Bobby Thompson
    Jun 24 2025

    In today's episode we are joined by musician and audio engineer Bobby Thompson. Bobby has well established himself as a force in the realm of sound design, scoring/editing/sfx for an array of shorts and even a couple feature films. His most recent was Cheevies Films Production's Torture The Flesh, directed by Derek Braasch. We get to discuss his inspirations, favorite films, and what exactly makes or breaks the sound design of a project.


    Support Bobby Thompson:

    https://www.btaudioproduction.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/bobbytcomposer/

    Check out Torture The Flesh:

    https://www.amazon.com/Torture-Flesh-Blu-Ray-Derek-Braasch/dp/B0F3MF5CYB


    Support The Longest Take Podcast:

    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/2Gm0rhv9BD7oQmV7Bt2Svd?si=1fd8685b4e3e492c

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    43 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Diego Osorio
    Jun 17 2025

    This week I was joined by Diego Osorio, of Osorio Film Productions, where we discuss his newly released short film, Encounter: Fang, and some of his inspirations as it pertains to his creative process! Be sure to check out Encounter: Fang on YouTube and stay tuned for more projects from Osorio Film Productions!!!


    Support Diego Osorio -

    https://www.youtube.com/@osoriofilmproductions

    https://www.instagram.com/diegoosoriov2/

    Catch his newly released ENCOUNTER : FANG -

    https://youtu.be/K2R852bHZQU?si=a1SVqsxPExiqCRdR


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    50 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Daniel DelPurgatorio
    Jun 10 2025

    In today's episode I'm joined by Daniel DelPurgatorio. Daniel recently released his feature 'Marshmallow' on VOD. With a taste for the horror/scifi, Daniel and I get to dive into his inspirations, creative processes, and the victories that you can find within any film that is released.

    Support Daniel DelPurgatorio -

    https://www.delpurgatorio.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/daniel.delpurgatorio


    Support The Longest Take Podcast -

    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestTake

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2Gm0rhv9BD7oQmV7Bt2Svd?si=9110dfcea32a45aa

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    1 hr
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Heidi Mikac
    Jun 3 2025

    Today we are joined by Heidi Mikac! Sher is a writer, producer, and actress in Indiana. She is the President of Heidi Mikac Films along with Vice President Caitlin Skinner. Heidi has been involved in film since the summer of 2023. Since then, she has produced and directed many films such as, Written in the Dark, Written in the Light, and her mini-series, Wherein Lies Continue.


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    https://www.youtube.com/@heidimikac5622


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    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - Tiffany Abney
    May 27 2025

    In today's episode we are joined by the immensely talented Tiffany Abney - stunt performer turned writer and director.


    Support Tiffany -

    https://tiffystunts.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaevKVXZ9GtyfkU6L95G3TcY_1VoR4hSrKhxZTAhaCJSjvbvxgvkBojEAPy11Q_aem_ehquDhfH5MFeEcW73ww3xg

    https://www.instagram.com/tiffystunts

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    59 mins
  • The Longest Take Podcast - KateLynn E. Newberry
    May 20 2025

    Thank you for tuning in.

    We are joined by KateLynn E. Newberry! She is an award-winning actress with over 100 film credits, seamlessly transitioning from independent cinema to mainstream media. Known for her captivating screen presence and ability to bring depth to every role, she has been recognized with multiple acting awards, including Best Actress in a Comedy and Best Performance of Fest at the 2018 Actors Awards for "Notes From Melanie" (Directed by Chris Stuckmann), as well as Best Actress at Venice Shorts for "Reduction in Force". Her work in "Auditorium 6" (also directed by Chris Stuckmann) also earned her multiple Best Actress honors, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile and compelling performer.

    Support KateLynn E. Newberry:

    https://www.instagram.com/katelynnenewberry/


    Support The Longest Take Podcast:

    https://www.instagram.com/connection_at_the_end_movie/

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2Gm0rhv9BD7oQmV7Bt2Svd?si=0dd723bab1c24f93

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestTake

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    45 mins