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

  • Kim’s Convenience - actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee visited the basement!

    Kim’s Convenience - actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee visited the basement!

    S06 E36
    30:09

    The Basement’s guest this week is the award winning actor, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee! Professor Suarez and Lee discussed Lee’s early acting years as a main character in the well known show, Kim’s Convenience. Lee goes in-depth about the struggles he had with embracing his character, Appa; as well as the difficulties the show had with getting on air. Later on, Lee talks about his most recent work on the hit live action version of the TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. If you are a “Last Airbender” fan, then this is a must watch episode!

  • Documentary Film Producer, Sarah Dowland visited the Basement!

    Documentary Film Producer, Sarah Dowland visited the Basement!

    S06 E35
    30:04

    This week, the very talented film producer Sarah Dowland visited the Basement! In the episode, Professor Suarez discusses Dowland’s career transition from visual effects to her work as a film producer, as well as her definition of visual effects and the effect she thinks AI will have on the film industry. Later on, they discuss the documentary she has been producing which was released earlier this year called Sue Bird: In the Clutch and how she came to work on this film. If you want to learn more about the intricate art of filmmaking, then this is one episode you can’t miss!

  • Don Winslow - “From a Private Investigator to a New York Time bestselling author”

    Don Winslow - “From a Private Investigator to a New York Time bestselling author”

    S06 E34
    29:26

    Don Winslow, a one-of-a-kind author, was this week’s guest in the Basement! Throughout the episode, Professor Suarez and Winslow talk about his life as a private investigator before becoming a well-known author, as well as the concept of “writer’s block” and how he suggests writers overcome it. Later on, Winslow discusses the last book in his most recent book series, The Danny Ryan Trilogy. The finale of the series, City in Ruins, was released at the beginning of April 2024. If you are a sci-fi fantasy reader, then this is a “must add” to your reading list!

  • 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!