The Producers Lounge
The Producers Lounge
Greater & Grander
The Producers Lounge (a production of Greater & Grander productions) is an interview style podcast with media creators from around the world; an intimate discussion with storytellers about the craft and art of producing, but in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with a martini in one hand, and a cigar in another. You can follow us on any of the social media handle @GreaterGrander, or go directly to Greater and Grander dot com, to find out more.  We’ll be having independent producers, television producers, writer-showrunners, you name it! We’re your one stop shop for producing tips and tricks, as well as war stories from the front lines of filmmaking.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreaterGrander
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Producer || Kirsten Beyer, Producers Lounge; S3 E26
Kirsten Beyer is a bestselling science fiction author, television writer, and executive producer who has become one of the defining creative voices behind the modern Star Trek universe. She first made her mark with the acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager relaunch novels before moving into television, where she served as a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery, co-created Star Trek: Picard, and continues shaping the franchise as a producer and writer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Tr...
Mar 5
56 min
Inside Dropout TV || Kyle Rohrbach, Producers Lounge
Kyle Rohrbach is Head of Production and Executive Producer at Dropout, where he has helped build some of the most successful comedy and unscripted series in digital television. With more than a decade in new media and television production, Kyle has played a central role in scaling hit formats like Game Changer and launching breakout series including Very Important People and Smartypants. His work focuses on developing sustainable production pipelines, leading high-performing crews, and deliv...
Feb 26
1 hr 4 min
The Bachelor and The Amazing Race || Suju Vijayan, The Producers Lounge
Suju Vijayan is an accomplished television and film producer, director, and writer with a career spanning nearly three decades across documentary, reality television, and narrative film. She is best known for her senior story producer work on major franchises such as The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, as well as her consulting story producer role on HBO’s Gaming Wall St. Vijayan has built a reputation for shaping complex, character-driven narratives in unscripted and nonfiction formats, combi...
Feb 19
1 hr
Producing Comedy in the Algorithm Age: Reem Edan on Content, Culture, and Creative Control
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor. Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the: NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop. She was also invited to atte...
Feb 12
43 min
From Nigeria to Hollywood: Storytelling, Survival, and Cinema with Ebiye Ikuku
Born and raised in Warri, Southern Nigeria, Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Ebi Ikuku) is an executive producer, writer, director, and journalist. At 16, she moved to London to study journalism at the University of Lincoln, where early work with outlets including BBC Radio shaped her research-driven approach to storytelling. At 21, she relocated to Los Angeles, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Production from the New York Film Academy, followed by formal acting training at the Los Angeles P...
Feb 5
1 hr 5 min
Pink Panther, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney with Deborah Todd || Producers Lounge
Deborah Todd is an award-winning writer, game designer, producer, director, and science content executive with more than 35 years of experience creating high-impact, multi-platform media at the intersection of storytelling, technology, education, and life sciences. A pioneer in children’s entertainment and serious games, she has designed, written, or produced 30+ published titles—three reaching over one million users—and worked with major brands and studios including Disney, Google, PBS Kids,...
Jan 29
56 min
Robin Williams, Don Rickles, and the Art of Storytelling with W. Vito Montone || Producers Lounge
W. Vito Montone is an award-winning multi-platform producer, founder, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in entertainment, education, healthcare, financial, and technology in B-to-B and B-to-C models. He has worked with Disney, General Motors, and Paramount, producing for stage, television, live events, and digital platforms that have grossed over $100M. He co-founded BrandU® and Brandom® to help founders achieve "extreme clarity" and exponential growth. Find out more about Vito ...
Jan 22
1 hr 22 min
Jennifer Lopez, Netflix, and an Oscar; LeLoni Smith’s Wild Producer Story || Producers Lounge
LeLoni Smith is a Los Angeles–based documentary producer and former Netflix Documentary Films executive known for high-impact nonfiction storytelling. Her credits include Halftime starring Jennifer Lopez, the Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers, and Netflix originals such as Kangaroo Valley and Racionais MC’s: From the Streets of São Paulo. With a background in journalism, Smith rose from unscripted TV research and production roles to become a Manager at Netflix, where she helped develop ...
Jan 15
53 min
How To Make Money Off Your Short Films with Trey McClarnon; S3 E18
Trey McClarnon is a Nashville native with a unique combination of skills and background. Trey is an experienced writer, producer, and filmmaker. Trey co-founded Best Part Productions with his brother, Chad, in Nashville in 2010. Since that time, Trey has produced numerous commercial and music videos. Additionally, Trey has co-written and produced original independent films through Best Part Productions. Credits Include... The Heart Brake starring Beverly D'Angelo The Other People starring J...
Jan 8
59 min
How Smart Producers Manage Budgets, People, and Pressure with Marc Fusco; S3 E17
With over 20 years experience in film & video production, Marc launched his career Co-Producing & Directing the award winning Feature Film, AFTER ROBERTO, released in 2005 and filmed in Northern Italy. Marc has worked as a Producer, Creative Director, Production Manager, 1st & 2nd A.D., and Art Department Coordinator for Studio, Network and Independent projects. Most notably, in the Art Dept. for two Will Ferrell Features, SEMI PRO & STEP BROTHERS. As well as Assistant Directo...
Jan 1
50 min
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