Kellen’s Petty Talk Show

Episode 94 - Jackson Stewart (Beyond the Gates, Stereo-Vision)

Jackson Stewart is the director and co-writer of the IFC horror flick, Beyond the Gates. He also directed the short Stereo-Vision, which played Beyond Fest in 2024 and features a performance by genre-favorite actress Jill Schoelen (Popcorn, The Stepfather). A lifelong fan of the work of Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond), Jackson found himself working alongside his hero doing script coverage and other collaborations. He also wrote for an episode of the popular hit-series Supernatural titled "Frontierland".

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Episode 93 - Jono Diener (The Swellers, 84 Tigers)

Jono Diener was the drummer of Michigan-based punk rock band The Swellers from 2002-2015. Since the group's departure, Jono has found himself taking part in many different ventures. Being a hired gun for a few years for bands like The Early November and Versus the World, he eventually joined No Trigger and toured all over the world with them. He also took a break from being behind the kit to fronting the band Baggage with bass and vocal duties taking center stage. He co-founded Rootless Coffee in 2020 providing ethically sourced roasting with a variety of intricate flavors for customers to choose from. He's also an acclaimed comic book artist and an avid runner. His newest band, 84 Tigers recently opened for Nada Surf and released their debut full-length record, "Time in the Lighthouse" in 2022. 

Episode 92 - Emily Hagins (Sorry About the Demon, My Sucky Teen Romance)

Emily Hagins is the director of Sorry About the Demon (2022), My Sucky Teen Romance (2011), Grow Up, Tony Philips (2013) and Coin Heist (2017). She also directed the opening segment, "Cold Open" for the anthology horror flick, Scare Package (2019). Writing her first film, Pathogen (2006) at age 10 and filming it at 12, she was able to get an early kickstart on filmmaking that most don't get to experience. 

Episode 91 - Anthony Lemus and Erik Larsen (Stateside)

Anthony Lemus and Erik Larsen play in the aggressive Southern California pop punk band Stateside. We talk about their upcoming tour with Bearings, their EP "It's What We Do" and their Twinks Across America video series. We also get some insight about their upcoming full length record, due out on Pure Noise in 2025. 

Episode 90 - Matt Sampere (Creeping Death)

Matt Sampere is the writer, director and star of his brand new horror film, Creeping Death, which is now available on Screambox! 

Episode 89: Favorite Autograph Stories w/ Jeremy Morehead of Epic Film Guys

Episode 89: Favorite Autograph Stories w/ Jeremy Morehead (@jt_pumpkin_guts) of Epic Film Guys

On this episode, I discuss various signatures I've acquired over the years from celebrities in film, music and more! You'll also hear our thoughs on convention culture these days. Hope you enjoy our banter! 

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Episode 88 - André Gower (The Monster Squad, Wolfman's Got Nards)

André Gower played "Sean" in Fred Dekker's cult classic, The Monster Squad (1987). A film that has had a magnificent resurgence since being shown to a sold-out crowd at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas during Easter weekend in 2006. Back in 2018, André helped bring the Wolfman's Got Nards documentary to life, a film that proves just how powerful the fan base behind this timeless piece of 80's cinema really is.

Starting his acting career at age 5 after following in the steps of his older sister, André also managed to be in an ET Atari commercial and many great television shows including The Twilight Zone, The A-Team and T.J. Hooker. 

Episode 87 - Popcorn (1991)

Discussing Popcorn (1991) with Matt Landsman (@matts_mortuary)

Episode 86 - Justin Amen (Jay the Owl, Mexico City Heartbreak)

Justin Amen is a singer songwriter based out of LA. His solo music is under the name Jay the Owl, but he's also the bassist of the band @mexicocityheartbreak who have been consistently touring and playing shows. With his humble beginnings playing in bands with his family members and performing solo at coffee shops, Justin has continued to pave the way towards a well rounded and versatile music career with a vast range of sound. Follow him on Instagram @jay_theowl to stay up to date on all his upcoming shows, music releases and merch drops! 

 

Episode 85 - Tom Lynch, Chris Magnani, Nolan Melia (Townies)

Townies is a band from Boston, Massachusetts. Their new record, "Of This I Am Certain" is out now on Seventy/Thirty music. 

Tom - Guitar/Vocals

Chris - Bass

Nolan - Drums

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