The Mythic Picnic Podcast Podcast

The Mythic Picnic Podcast

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Dive into the filmmaking process with "The Mythic Picnic Podcast," hosted by filmmaker Alessio Avezzano, the creator behind Mamahuhu, Islelanders, and more. Join Alessio as he takes you behind the scenes of new Mythic Picnic projects, featuring candid discussions with fellow creatives from Scotland, Shanghai, and beyond.
Surviving Shanghai Lockdown w/ Charlie Cooper
This week on The Mythic Picnic Podcast, join Alessio and Charlie Cooper on a rooftop in Shanghai's former French Concession. They reminisce about how they first met, their initial projects together, and some standout Mamahuhu episodes Charlie contributed to. The conversation also covers Charlie's experiences during the intense Shanghai lockdown of 2022 and their future aspirations in the world of comedy and filmmaking. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o0DEWedJ47s MAMAHUHU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatmamahuhu Alessio's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avezzanoFollow Charlie Cooper:https://www.instagram.com/charlespcooper
Apr 30
38 min
Jokes That Led to Jail w/ Johnny Tian
This week on The Mythic Picnic Podcast, Alessio reunites with Johnny Tian, Chinese writer/director and actor, known for his work on the sketch show, Mamahuhu. Settled on a park bench in Shanghai, they reminisce about their initial adventures in the city. The duo dives into their early days of creating pranks for a living in China, a daring endeavor that unexpectedly saw their boss ending up behind bars. More importantly, they explore how these wild beginnings influenced their evolution as filmmakers, turning potential setbacks into a shared path of creative inspiration. Watch the video podcast @ https://www.youtube.com/mamahuhu Follow Us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/thatmamahuhu The Mythic Picnic | Episode 002
Apr 16
49 min
Adult Pantomimes w/ Gregor Mackay
This week on The Mythic Picnic Podcast, Alessio is joined by Gregor Mackay, actor, writer, and one-third of the comedy trio Weegie Hink Ae That. They touch on their recent escapades at the Edinburgh Fringe and the ups and downs of breaking into the entertainment world. They also chat about Gregor's work on Adult Pantomimes and talk about their shared experiences making the BBC mini-series, Young Da. Watch the video podcast @ https://www.youtube.com/mamahuhu Follow Alessio on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/avezzano Follow Gregor on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/weemackay1 Follow Weegie Hink Ae That? on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/weegiehinkaethat The Mythic Picnic | Episode 001
Mar 21
51 min