BONUS MONDAYS: How I Broke Into Hollywood & Survived with Edward Burns

BONUS MONDAYS: How I Broke Into Hollywood & Survived with Edward Burns

Today's guest is a writer, director, producer, actor, and indie filmmaking legend, Edward Burns.

Many of you might have heard of the Sundance Film Festival-winning film called The Brothers McMullen, his iconic first film that tells the story of three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island who struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity. His Cinderella story of making the film, getting into Sundance, and launching his career is the stuff of legend.

The Brothers McMullen was sold to Fox Searchlight and went on to make over $10 million at the box office on a $27,000 budget, making it one of the most successful indie films of the decade.

Ed went off to star in huge films like Saving Private Ryan for Steven Spielberg and direct studio films like the box office hit She's The One. The films about the love life of two brothers, Mickey and Francis, interconnect as Francis cheats on his wife with Mickey's ex-girlfriend, while Mickey impulsively marries a stranger.

Even after his mainstream success as an actor, writer, and director he still never forgot his indie roots. He continued to quietly produce completely independent feature films on really low budgets. How low, how about $9000. As with any smart filmmaker, Ed has continued to not only produce films but to consider new methods of getting his projects to the world.

In 2007, he teamed up with Apple iTunes to release an exclusive film Purple Violets. It was a sign of the times that the director was branching out to new methods of release for his projects.

In addition, he also continued to release works with his signature tried-and-true method of filmmaking. Using a very small $25,000 budget and a lot of resourcefulness, Burns created Nice Guy Johnny in 2010.

Johnny Rizzo is about to trade his dream job in talk radio for some snooze-Ville gig that'll pay enough to please his fiancée. Enter Uncle Terry, a rascally womanizer set on turning a weekend in the Hamptons into an eye-opening fling for his nephew. Nice Guy Johnny's not interested, of course, but then he meets the lovely Brooke, who challenges Johnny to make the toughest decision of his life.

The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. While he was releasing that film, Burns wrote, starred, and directed Newlyweds. He filmed this on a small Canon 5D camera in only 12 days and on a budget of only $9,000.

Newlyweds Buzzy and Katie find their blissful life disrupted by the arrival of his half-sister and news of her sister's marriage troubles.

In his book, Independent Ed: Inside a Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life (which I recommend ALL filmmakers read), Ed mentions some rules he dubbed “McMullen 2.0” which were basically a set of rules for independent filmmakers to shoot by.

Actors would have to work for virtually nothing.
The film should take no longer than 12 days to film and get into the can
Don’t shoot with any more than a three-man crew
Actor's use their own clothes
Actors do their own hair and make-up
Ask and beg for any locations
Use the resources you have at your disposal

I used similar rules when I shot my feature films This is Meg, which I shot that in 8 days, and On the Corner of Ego and Desire which I shot in 4 days. To be honest, Ed was one of my main inspirations when I decided to make my first micro-budget feature film, along with Mark and Jay Duplass, Joe Swanberg, and Michael and Mark Polish.

Ed has continued to have an amazing career directing films like The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, The Groomsmen, Looking for Kitty, Ash Wednesday, Sidewalks of New York, No Looking Back, and many more.

Ed jumped into television with the Spielberg-produced TNT drama Public Morals, where he wrote, directed, and starred in every episode.

Set in the early 1960s in New York City's Public Morals Division, where cops walk the line between morality and criminality as the temptations that come from dealing with all kinds of vice can get the better of them.

His latest project is EPIX's Bridge and Tunnel is a dramedy series set in 1980 that revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island hometown. He also pulls writing, producing, and directing duties for all the episodes.

Ed has continued to give back to the indie film community with his amazing book, lectures and his knowledge bomb packed director commentaries. Trust me to go out and buy the DVD versions of all his films. His commentaries are worth the price of admission.

When I first spoke to Ed he told me that he had been a fan of the podcast for a while. As you can imagine I was floored and humbled at the same time. Getting to sit down and speak to a filmmaker that had such an impact on my own directing career was a dream come true. Ed is an inspiration to so many indie filmmakers around the world and I'm honored to bring this epic conversation to all of you.

Please enjoy my conversation with Edward Burns.

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NLS 631: Channeling Our Lady of GUADALUPE: Humanity’s ASCENSION, LOVE, HOPE & New Earth with Debbie Griggs

NLS 631: Channeling Our Lady of GUADALUPE: Humanity’s ASCENSION, LOVE, HOPE & New Earth with Debbie Griggs

Debbie Griggs, a gifted psychic and intuitive healer, shares her profound understanding of the unseen energies that shape human life. In our conversation, she reveals how many of our struggles stem from carrying stories and emotions that aren’t truly ours—ancestral pain, inherited fears, and collective doubt. Through her near-death experiences, she came to understand that the soul vibrates at the frequency of joy, far beyond the density of fear or worry.Debbie speaks of the sacred “is” space—a state of pure presence where judgment dissolves, and life simply unfolds in harmony. Guided by divine forces such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, she teaches that compassion, blessing, and awareness can transform even the heaviest energy into light. Her message is both spiritual and practical: love is not a lofty ideal but a daily practice of self-awareness and service. She reminds us that blessing others, even those who challenge us, creates ripples of healing that uplift the collective. Debbie believes that each person carries a divine purpose—whether grand or seemingly small—and that living in gratitude connects us to the rhythm of creation itself. Her gentle wisdom invites us to release what isn’t ours, embrace what is, and remember that we are all participants in a vast and sacred design.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

18 Loka 20251h 4min

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Woman DIES After CHILDBIRTH; Shown the Reason of LIFE! (Profound NDE) with Lei Mohr

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Woman DIES After CHILDBIRTH; Shown the Reason of LIFE! (Profound NDE) with Lei Mohr

Lei Mohr started this life in Hawai’i many decades ago. In early adulthood, she married and had two sons. After divorcing their father, she traveled with them to Russia. Returning to the US, she attended college at the same time as her son. They graduated together, she with her MA and he with is BS, on the same stage.She remarried and moved back to Hawai’i so she could grow food year-round. Volunteering through the 2018 Kilauea eruption that displaced over 1000 people, she began using her listening skills as an intuitive life coach, guiding people through life changing trauma to find their dream life. She has experienced three transformational NDE's and one SDE, which came after an amazing healing of her traumatic early life with her mother.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

17 Loka 202550min

NLS 630: EVIDENTIAL MEDIUM SPEAKS to the DEAD: Brings MESSAGE of LOVE That Will HEAL Your HEART with Amber Kasic

NLS 630: EVIDENTIAL MEDIUM SPEAKS to the DEAD: Brings MESSAGE of LOVE That Will HEAL Your HEART with Amber Kasic

Amber Kasic, an evidential medium and end-of-life coach, shared her spiritual journey, sparked by her father's passing. She described experiencing a shared death with her father, feeling his presence, and receiving signs from him. Amber's mediumship abilities evolved through meditation and spontaneous connections with loved ones. She emphasized the importance of mindfulness and presence in recognizing spiritual signs. Amber also discussed the stages of dying from a spiritual perspective, highlighting the transition of consciousness. She advised listeners to trust their hearts and follow their intuition, regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds, to connect with their loved ones beyond.Alex Ferrari and Amber Kasic discuss the transformative journey of spiritual connection and mediumship. Alex shares his deeper relationship with Jesus post-Catholicism, emphasizing purity and connection. Amber, a medium, advises skeptics to seek their own experiences with an open heart and mind. She recounts her personal healing journey and how it informs her mediumship, particularly in addressing complex family dynamics and trauma. Amber highlights the importance of being ready for healing messages and shares a poignant story where a spirit's delayed apology validated a client's feelings. Amber's contact details are provided, and she leaves listeners with a message of divine wholeness and worthiness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

14 Loka 20251h 33min

BONUS MONDAYS: Clinically DEAD Man Shown Creation Blueprint & The Quantum World (NDE) with Steven Noack

BONUS MONDAYS: Clinically DEAD Man Shown Creation Blueprint & The Quantum World (NDE) with Steven Noack

Steven Noack is a quantum healer and zero point healing practitioner. At a very young age Steve was struck by a motor vehicle and this event bio electrically connected him to the quantum field. During Steve’s near death experience he experienced sitting with a being comprised solely of light. The being of light revealed to Steve the quantum field and its connection to humanities healing contained in their divine blueprint.Steve’s gift enables him to stimulate emotional and physical healing from any distance through quantum entanglement and photonics. Every living being emits Biophotons or weak radiation generated as a bio electrical field and this is what links all living beings to collective consciousness. By using his unique gifts he is able to create a zero point field or ground state for the bio electrical nervous system and open pathways for healing.Steve began using his gifts to give back to humanity by first studying Usui Reiki over ten years ago and has only grown from there. He now teaches heals and coaches clients from around the world. Steve works with hundreds of clients of all ages and backgrounds, guiding them on their journey of freedom from pain and trauma. Steve has a wide range of experience healing both spiritual and physical ailments from cancerous tumors to common injuries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

13 Loka 202555min

NLS 629: PAUL vs JESUS: The GREATEST LIE in History REVEALED! RELIGIOUS Manipulation EXPOSED! with Aaron Abke

NLS 629: PAUL vs JESUS: The GREATEST LIE in History REVEALED! RELIGIOUS Manipulation EXPOSED! with Aaron Abke

Alex Ferrari and Aaron Abke discuss the origins of Christian theology, emphasizing that many core Christian beliefs, such as Original Sin and the concept of Jesus as God, trace back to Paul rather than Jesus. They argue that Jesus's teachings focused on repentance and love, contrasting with the later Greek and Hellenistic influences that distorted his message. Aaron highlights the Essenes' influence on Jesus's teachings, noting their unique practices like baptism for the remission of sins. They also discuss the historical evidence of Jesus's travels to Egypt, India, and Tibet, as documented in the Nicholas Notovich text, and the misrepresentation of Jesus's appearance and teachings by later Christian traditions.Alex Ferrari and Aaron Abke discuss the role of ego in human experience, arguing that ego is not inherently negative but essential for motivation and protection. Aaron's book, "The Sufferer's Guide to Freedom," posits that the ego must be integrated rather than eliminated, as it is an activity, not an entity. They explore the three core beliefs of ego: lack, attachment, and control, and how these manifest in negative emotions like sadness, anger, and fear. Aaron emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions as reflections of the mind and using them to reveal and address underlying beliefs. They also touch on the concept of nostalgia and the need for humanity to transcend fear to achieve self-realization.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

11 Loka 20251h 39min

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: UC Berkeley Astrophysicist PROVES We LIVE in a CONSCIOUS SIMULATION - NEW EVIDENCE! with Bernard Haisch & Marsha Sims

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: UC Berkeley Astrophysicist PROVES We LIVE in a CONSCIOUS SIMULATION - NEW EVIDENCE! with Bernard Haisch & Marsha Sims

Bernard Haisch is an astrophysicist and the author of over 130 scientific publications. After earning his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Haisch did postdoctoral research at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. His professional positions include staff scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory; deputy director of the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley; and visiting scientist at the Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. He was a scientific editor of the Astrophysical Journal for ten years. Prior to his career in astrophysics, he was a student for the Catholic priesthood.Marsha Sims has a multi-disciplinary background and years of experience interfacing with business, supporting scientists and their projects, and immersing herself in the music world. She has a music degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a masters degree from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has served as administrator and department secretary at Lockheed Martin Palo Alto Research Laboratory; executive editor at the Journal of Scientific Exploration; administrator at California Institute for Physics and Astrophysics. She is a music teacher of voice, piano, and guitar at her own company and sings opera since 2009.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

10 Loka 20251h 6min

NLS 628: CHANNELED MESSAGE for HUMANITY: The COLLECTIVE Reveals What’s COMING NEXT! with Lori Spagna

NLS 628: CHANNELED MESSAGE for HUMANITY: The COLLECTIVE Reveals What’s COMING NEXT! with Lori Spagna

Lori Spagna discusses her journey from corporate America to becoming a dog trainer and channel, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's true divine purpose. She recounts overcoming addiction and health issues through energy work and consciousness shifts.Lori explains her unique channeling method, where she unifies with beings rather than allowing them to hijack her body. The Collective, through her, elaborates on the agendas of light and dark, the role of fear, and the evolution of humanity and religions. They stress the importance of choosing expansion over contraction and embracing one's inherent value and worth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

7 Loka 20251h 12min

BONUS MONDAYS: Methods To INFLUENCE The Quantum Realm: UNLOCK Synchronicities & Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman

BONUS MONDAYS: Methods To INFLUENCE The Quantum Realm: UNLOCK Synchronicities & Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman

Dr. Bernard Beitman graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Delaware in 1960 at #5 Grade Point Average. He majored in Chemistry at Swarthmore College and was one of two outstanding pre-medical students. He attended Yale Medical School graduating in 1964. He did his one-year general medicine internship at Mount Zion Medical Center in San Francisco and then completed the three-year psychiatric residency at Stanford in 1974 after working in the U.S Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco from 1971-1973 as the hospital’s psychiatrist.He then joined the faculty of the department of psychiatry at the University of Washington in Seattle. After ten years there he was denied tenure and then joined the faculty at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he became a world leader in the study of chest pain and panic disorder which led to his becoming chair of the psychiatry department. (A door closes, and a big window opens.) Building on his book The Structure of Individual Psychotherapy, he created the book Learning Psychotherapy which was taught to half the psychiatric residency training programs in the United States. In 2006 he started formal research into coincidences and then, in 2009, moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, to join the Division of Perceptual Studies of the University of Virginia, which supported his coincidence work as a non-paid faculty member. As a “recovering academic,” he led the development of The Coincidence Project.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

6 Loka 20251h 5min

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