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Leaving the weather after 41 years

Fri, May 2, 2025

John Bernier came to Richmond in 1984, as Chief Meterologist for WRIC-TV (actually WXEX when he arrived). He retired on April 23, exactly 41 years since the day he started. Our chat…

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The 4th annual industry update

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

Andy Edmunds is the Director of the Virginia Film Office. He was actually the first guest on this show when it launched in January 2022 and he’s back this year for his…

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What Wakes Me Up 11

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

“Put your own oxygen mask on first, before assisting others.” We’ve all heard that advice. Know whence it comes? When an airplane is failing, there is a short period of time called…

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ADR, Foley & star stories

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

In Your Ear is Richmond’s premiere sound facility. In addition to all manner of music and commercials, they regularly work on films and TV shows, often with stars who are visiting/working in…

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GOLD AND GREED just dropped on Netflix

Fri, Apr 11, 2025

Dean King is best known as an award-winning author of ten nonfiction books. In 2020, he teamed up with James Campbell and former IBM executive Sam Williamson to produce GOLD & GREED:…

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Todd Hervey takes us on a flight

Fri, Mar 28, 2025

BLACKBIRD: LEGACY OF INNOVATION is a documentary about the famed SR-71 jet (there’s one hanging at the Science Museum of Virginia). It played nationally on PBS stations from 2018 to 2021 and…

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Behind the camera of an on-set photographer

Fri, Mar 21, 2025

Kent Eanes spent years working as a grip for movies and TV before he started his career as an on-set photographer, where he had some great experiences, including: – Transitioning from Style…

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A History of Animated TV Commercials

Fri, Mar 14, 2025

Janet Scagnelli, who made her career as an animator for dozens of commercials and TV shows, has created A HISTORY OF ANIMTATED TV COMMERCIALS. This one time only event features a variety…

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