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 5

  • America's Got Talent, Stand-Up Comedian, Harrison Greenbaum

    America's Got Talent, Stand-Up Comedian, Harrison Greenbaum

    S05 E25
    29:45

    Imagine graduating at the top of your class from the Psychology school at the prestigious Harvard University and deciding, right after, to move careers to become a stand-up comedian. It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Our special guest for this episode, the successful stand-up comedian and comedy writer Harrison Greenbaum, did this, and it has paid off big time for him. Harrison has his own stand-up comedy show in Las Vegas as part of the famous Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil, performing seven nights a week. He also writes for Comedy Central Network and participated in America’s Got Talent. In this episode with Harrison Greenbaum, we explore the roots of comedy, its relationship with human behavior as well as the importance of discipline to become a better comedian. Don’t miss this great episode of From Suarez’s Basement! You will love it!

  • Netflix hit TV Show "Queen Charlotte" Costume Designer, Lyn Paolo

    Netflix hit TV Show "Queen Charlotte" Costume Designer, Lyn Paolo

    S05 E24
    29:29

    Emmy-Award Winner for her talented work as a costume designer on the television series "The West Wing," Lyn Paola visited us in the basement. We spoke to the designer about her latest Netflix project, Queen Charlotte, and what it means to work on such a large-scale project. She explained the intimate relationship between character development, acting, and her work as a costume designer. "Only when an actor puts on a costume will the real success of your work as a designer be uncovered," Paolo says. She is also well known for her work on Netflix's hit TV show "Inventing Anna." Don’t miss this new episode of From Suarez’s Basement.

  • Hit TV show "Beef" Professional actor and fine artist Joseph Lee visits Suarez’s Basement

    Hit TV show "Beef" Professional actor and fine artist Joseph Lee visits Suarez’s Basement

    S05 E23
    29:45

    Professional actor and fine artist Joseph Lee visits Suarez’s Basement to narrate his journey from being a young, creative child in school plays to landing a lead role on a top Netflix show. Acting can be one of the most challenging things to learn, and Joseph Lee reassures everyone that it is not only a natural talent, but a craft to be mastered. Lee goes on to discuss the importance of creativity and mindset in this introspection-filled, deep-diving episode of From Suarez’s Basement.

  • The Little Mermaid and Ted Lasso Cinematographer - John Sorapure

    The Little Mermaid and Ted Lasso Cinematographer - John Sorapure

    S05 E22
    29:26

    Professional cinematographer John Sorapure visits Suarez’s basement to discuss his start in the film industry as a technology geek, all the way to working on projects that are projected to be some of the highest grossing films of 2023. Cinematography is a very complex artform, yet Sorapure doesn’t hold back to describe his unique perspective and experiences as a practicing cinematographer and how he has been able to express his creativity in the industry.

  • Pose hit TV show Andrei Bowden-Schwartz - Film Cinematographer

    Pose hit TV show Andrei Bowden-Schwartz - Film Cinematographer

    S05 E21
    29:43

    Professional cinematographer Andrei Bowden-Schwartz visits Suarez’s basement to cover a plethora of topics such as his gritty start in the arts and film as an intern, his definition of cinematography, and all of the factors to the successful projects he has helped produce. Bowden-Schwartz shares valuable insights and information on the film industry and how to get a foot in the door!