BPS 478: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage

BPS 478: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage

What happens when a lifelong wrestling fan decides to document one of the most chaotic and misunderstood subcultures in entertainment history?

In this episode, filmmaker John Philapavage breaks down the 13-year journey of creating Barbed Wire City, the unauthorized documentary about ECW and the culture surrounding extreme wrestling. From tracking down elusive wrestlers and dealing with conflicting stories to surviving crowdfunding, licensing nightmares, and volatile personalities like New Jack, John reveals the brutal realities of making an independent documentary without studio backing.

But beneath the stories of wrestling chaos lies something much deeper: a masterclass in documentary filmmaking. John explains how trust, persistence, and storytelling discipline became more important than fandom itself. The conversation dives into interview psychology, handling unreliable subjects, crowdfunding mistakes, DIY filmmaking, licensing issues, and why documentaries are ultimately about people—not just the subject matter. Whether you're a filmmaker, wrestling fan, or creative entrepreneur, this episode offers a rare look into what it truly takes to finish a passion project against impossible odds.


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BPS 491: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Andrew Bloomenthal

BPS 491: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Andrew Bloomenthal

Entertainment writer, screenwriter, and independent filmmaker Andrew Bloomenthal joins the show to discuss what years of interviewing working screenwriters and directors taught him about storytelling,...

1 Loka 49min

BPS 490: He Waited 11 YEARS to Make His Movie—Then Jimmy Kimmel Changed Everything with Don Barris

BPS 490: He Waited 11 YEARS to Make His Movie—Then Jimmy Kimmel Changed Everything with Don Barris

What happens when Hollywood never comes knocking?Comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, and longtime Jimmy Kimmel collaborator Don Barris shares the unconventional journey that eventually led to the cult com...

24 Syys 1h 14min

BPS 489: He Made 1,500 Short Films Before Hollywood Took Notice with Michael Rousselet

BPS 489: He Made 1,500 Short Films Before Hollywood Took Notice with Michael Rousselet

What happens when Hollywood keeps saying no, but you refuse to stop making movies?Filmmaker and screenwriter Michael Rousselet shares the unconventional path that took him from USC film school to crea...

17 Syys 1h 10min

BPS 488: How The Asylum Makes Movies That Actually Make Money with David M. Latt

BPS 488: How The Asylum Makes Movies That Actually Make Money with David M. Latt

How do you build an independent film studio that produces movies constantly without betting the entire company on every release?In this episode, David M. Latt, co-founder of The Asylum, breaks down th...

10 Syys 47min

BPS 487: The Brutal Truth About Making Horror Movies with Harrison Smith

BPS 487: The Brutal Truth About Making Horror Movies with Harrison Smith

Success in filmmaking rarely comes from waiting for permission.In this episode, horror filmmaker Harrison Smith shares the lessons he learned from building a career through writing, producing, and dir...

3 Syys 1h 18min

BPS 486: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest

BPS 486: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest

What does it really take to become a professional screenwriter?In this fascinating conversation, Glenn Benest—screenwriter of two Wes Craven films, producer, novelist, and longtime Hollywood mentor—sh...

27 Elo 54min

BPS 485: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohl

BPS 485: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohl

Writing a screenplay is easy. Writing one that Hollywood actually wants to read is something entirely different. In this episode, veteran screenplay consultant David Hohl shares decades of experience ...

20 Elo 44min

BPS 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman

BPS 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman

Breaking into Hollywood has never followed a single formula, and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman proves that some of the most successful careers begin far outside Los Angeles. After owning a motel and resta...

13 Elo 1h 7min

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