From Suarez's Basement - A Communication, Media, and the Arts Podcast

by Francisco J Suarez

Are you looking for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak peek from some of your favorite TV shows, movies, play, musicals, concerts, and more? Then, From Suarez’s Basement is the podcast for you! Our goal is to build a bridge between YOU, the audience, and those experts in the Communication, Media, and Arts fields. Our mission is to keep you informed, educated, and entertained by having meaningful conversations with the profes ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 6

  • The Brothers who believe in art!

    The Brothers who believe in art!

    S06 E33
    28:49

    Emmy Award-winning Songwriter, Music Producer, and Non-profit Leader, Hughie Stone Fish, and his equally talented brother, Avery Stone Fish, visited the basement! These two gifted brothers funded Stone Fish Studios to create more than just visual storytelling, they are both true artists who use their talent and video production company to innovate through music, painting, screenplay writing, and many other art forms! In this episode, we had the fantastic opportunity to talk with Hughie and Avery about art's importance in developing a healthy society and what art is. In addition, they talk about their non-profit art organization in the Central New York region.

  • Julia Child cast herself for her own character in HBOMax hit TV show Julia! Discover how!

    Julia Child cast herself for her own character in HBOMax hit TV show Julia! Discover how!

    S06 E32
    30:07

    The incredible Daniel Goldfarb, a two-time Emmy nominee, was this week’s guest in the Basement! In this episode, Professor Suarez and Goldfarb talk about the intricate work behind writing for a television show, as well as what makes a good script. As he talks about this, he also gives fantastic advice to anyone looking to become a screenwriter, regardless of where you are in the process of learning. Later on, they discuss Goldfarb’s hit TV show on Max, Julia. From researching how to embody Julia Child herself to casting her character, everything you want to know about Julia is here, and you don’t want to miss it!

  • Fellow Travelers Hit TV show actor Noah J. Ricketts visited the basement!

    Fellow Travelers Hit TV show actor Noah J. Ricketts visited the basement!

    S06 E31
    28:11

    The Basement’s esteemed guest this week is the fabulous actor, Noah J. Ricketts! In the episode, Professor Suarez and Ricketts have an in-depth discussion about what acting means to Ricketts and how he goes about getting into the characters he plays. Later on, Ricketts’ discusses his most recent work in his role as Frankie Hines in the new television miniseries Fellow Travelers. He also takes the time to detail how his character is a revolutionary for the queer and drag communities at the time that the show takes place in the 1950s. If you want to get a behind the scenes look at the actor who embodied such a powerful character, then this is the episode for you!

  • Creating the Arconia - (Only Murders in the Building) Production Designer - Patrick Howe.

    Creating the Arconia - (Only Murders in the Building) Production Designer - Patrick Howe.

    S06 E30
    29:59

    Patrick Howe, a five-time Emmy award winning production designer, is FSB’s extraordinary guest for this week. In this episode, Professor Suarez and Howe have an in-depth discussion about the intricacies of the work Howe does as an on-set designer, as well as the time management skills that are a must-have while working in both the theater and film industries. Howe details all these aspects while talking about his most recent work on the world-renowned TV show, Only Murders in the Building. If you’re an “Only Murders'' fan, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

  • EDM with Associate Professor, Paul Leary

    EDM with Associate Professor, Paul Leary

    S06 E29
    29:14

    Paul Leary, a talented electronic musician and a professor at SUNY Oswego, is our special guest this week on FSB. Professor Suarez had the opportunity to ask Leary about what music means to him and the ways in which students can be successful in any industry they choose in the future. Later they discuss electronic music and the process he undergoes, as well as Leary’s first-ever album. Be sure to check out this latest episode!