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Story and Craft with Marc Preston

Marc Preston Productions, LLC
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Acting
Yellowjackets
The Life Of Chuck
Storytelling
Twisters
The Z-Suite
Teachers
Tubi
Improv
Generational Differences
The Duel
Florida
Bookie
F Marry Kill
New York
Boxing
Atlanta
Frank Zappa

Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. He’s endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative perso... more

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On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with actor Rosslyn Luke from "Paper Tiger" to discuss her career and personal stories.

Before sharing scenes with Adam Driver and Miles Teller, Rosslyn took a decidedly non-traditional path into ... more

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On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with Actor Tracy Spiridakos from "Chicago PD" and USA Network's "Anna Pigeon" to discuss her career and personal stories.

Tracy talks about growing up between Canada and Greece, sharing what it w... more

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On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with writer and director Lee Kirk from "The Giant Mechanical Man" and "Nimrod" to discuss his career and personal stories.

The conversation explores Lee's nomadic childhood moving to a new school... more

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On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with actor Chris Marquette from "The Girl Next Door", "Barry", and Prime Video's "Reacher" to discuss his career and personal stories.

Chris joined the industry early, navigating the unique lands... more

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Lee Kirk
Writer and director of Nimrods, Giant Mechanical Man, Ordinary World
Independent film and television
Episode: Lee Kirk | From "The Giant Mechanical Man" to "Nimrod" | Journey with Sweet Children
Chris Marquette
Actor
Actor (The Girl Next Door, Reacher)
Episode: Chris Marquette | From "The Girl Next Door" to Prime Video's "Reacher" | Stories From the Emerald Isle
Owen Dennis
Writer, producer, director of Infinity Train; creator of Among Us (Paramount+ animated series)
Infinity Train / Among Us
Episode: Owen Dennis | From "Infinity Train" to Paramount+'s "Among Us" | Inspirational Drives
Tommi Rose
Actor, star of The Devil's Mouth
Episode: Tommi Rose | From Nickelodeon to Prime Video's "The Devil's Mouth" | Daydreams & Dirt Pies
Jamie Hector
Actor
The Wire, Bosch, Cape Fear (Apple TV)
Episode: Jamie Hector | From "The Wire" to Apple TV’s "Cape Fear" | Moving Mountains
Chin Han
Talented actor with international credits including The Dark Knight, Contagion, Avatar: The Last Airbender
Various (film/TV projects)
Episode: Chin Han | From "Mortal Kombat" to Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" | Journey From Lion City
Aaron Moten
Actor known for Fallout (Prime Video) and Disjointed
Fallout (Prime Video); Disjointed (Netflix)
Episode: Aaron Moten | From "Disjointed" to Prime Video’s "Fallout" | Keep Saying Yes
Rosalee Mayeux
Actor, comedian and former model
Independent artist
Episode: Rosalee Mayeux | From "Magnum, P.I." to "Model Mom"
Olivia Rose Keegan
Actor known for Days of Our Lives, Dutton Ranch, Scary Movie
Days of Our Lives; Dutton Ranch; Scary Movie
Episode: Olivia Rose Keegan | From "Days of Our Lives" to Paramount+'s "Dutton Ranch" and "Scary Movie" | A Scary Good Time

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Marc Preston and Emma Dillon
Marc Preston is the primary host, a seasoned actor and storyteller with decades in the industry; Emma Dillon serves as announcer and closing-credit host. They collaborate to explore guests' journeys, craft approaches, and industry insights.

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Lee Kirk | From "The Giant Mechanical Man" to "Nimrod" | Journey with Sweet Children
Q: How did your collaboration with Green Day begin and evolve?
The discussion reveals a long-standing connection through Ordinary World and a trust built over years, leading to Nimrods and a sense of representing Green Day's world authentically.
Lee Kirk | From "The Giant Mechanical Man" to "Nimrod" | Journey with Sweet Children
Q: What was your approach to working with young actors on Nimrods?
He emphasizes rehearsal, preparedness, and creating chemistry among the three leads, which helps spontaneity and truthful performances.
Lee Kirk | From "The Giant Mechanical Man" to "Nimrod" | Journey with Sweet Children
Q: How does directing for TV differ from directing a film for you?
He explains that in TV the writers are at the top, and the director's role is more about point of view for the episode and camera placement, whereas in film the director has final say and can rewrite scripts as needed.
Owen Dennis | From "Infinity Train" to Paramount+'s "Among Us" | Inspirational Drives
Q: Do you enjoy the writing process, and which part do you enjoy most?
Dennis enjoys the writing process most of all because it captures the most information and ideas, with directing and collaboration following as essential parts of shaping the final product.
Owen Dennis | From "Infinity Train" to Paramount+'s "Among Us" | Inspirational Drives
Q: What's it like working with Patton Oswalt and how do you find the right read for a performer?
Comedy actors bring precision timing; you learn to pace lines and adjust for timing, using the actor's instinct to keep the rhythm while staying faithful to the script and storyboard.

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A candid interview series centered on craft, career trajectories, and storytelling in film and television. Guests are primarily actors and other creative professionals who share not just their on-screen journeys—from early breaks to major projects—but also behind-the-scenes insights, mentorship experiences, and practical wisdom for sustaining a long-running career. Episodes routinely explore how mentors, community, and immersive preparation shape performance, with recurring threads on navigating big productions, the evolution of acting across stage and screen, and the balance between artistic risk and collaboration. A standout pattern is the emphasis on craft values, resilience, and giving back through mentorship or community initiatives, m... more

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