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On episode#24, Chris sits down with his longtime friend Joe for an in-depth discussion of the creation and editing of Chris’s fan-fiction/novelization project ‘Redux of the Jedi.’ They discuss Jedi philosophy, character arcs, Star Wars fandom, and more! • The music at the end of the episode is ‘Vader’s Redemption.’ Check out Charity Navigator  

With Chris off sick, Stevie solo hosts this mini-episode and brings in some friends to keep it interesting. In an informal chat with her writing-producing partner, Joan Macbeth, and composer and sound designer Jean Tejkel, the ladies talk about career journeys and get into some behind-the-scenes of Honestly Charlotte.

Episode#22 is a Very Special Episode! Chris & Stevie interview EACH OTHER about their work and their histories as creative people, covering everything from early adventures through upcoming projects!   Stevie's website! -Honestly Charlotte - Chris's website! -Redux of the Jedi ... Please consider supporting your local food bank or Amnesty International.

In episode #21 of The Talent Crush Chat Show, Stevie and Chris discuss the proper order of holiday celebrations (no overlap!) before diving into a veritable vat of comedy. They cover Stevie’s attendance at a live taping of Comedy Bang Bang, Chris’s enjoyment of Josh Gondelman’s book Nice Try, the wonders to be discovered up Schitt’s Creek, and whether comedy specials - or really any two things - should be compared. Plus much more!   Pictures of the cast and theatre of the CBB show in Vancouver that Stevie attended! [Photo Credit: Lauren Lapkus’s Instagram] - Comedy Bang Bang - Andy Daly on the Dead Authors Podcast Part 1 and Part 2 - Dan Mangan - Schitt’s Creek - The “Alexis says ‘David’” compilation that we borrowed for this episode. [Thanks to Steven Wood on YouTube.] - Our episode from last year with Carla Cackowski wherein she talks about Catherine O’Hara - Capote and Infamous - Articles about workplace productivity that Chris referenced: 21 HOURS: THE CASE FOR A SHORTER WORKING WEEK & Microsoft tried a 4-day work week — and productivity soared - Josh Gondelman – Nice Try - Jenny Slate – Stage Fright - Greg Gulman – The Great Depresh Please consider donating to the following worthy organizations: - SAYes - WWF (Not the wrestling one!) (the *aminals* one!)

It's our 20th episode! Chris & Stevie chat about comic books, auteur filmmaking, the pink tax, all kinds of podcasts (that you can listen to AFTER you finish this one) and much more! Visit https://talentcrushchatshow.tumblr.com for show notes and more! Please consider supporting Heifer International and the Detroit Creativity Project.

On episode#19, Stevie and Chris talk about a wide variety of things including (but by no means limited to) fake brand names, scary movies, Fleabag, Unbelievable, GLOW, Geena Davis, Between Two Ferns, and why Tom Hanks might make a perfect Bond Villain. Please consider supporting Oxfam and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

On episode#18, Chris & Stevie eschew their regular format for a wide-ranging chat about geography & demonyms, the show Party Down, Brigid Quinn novels, Pete Holmes’ book Comedy Sex God, and much more! They take a take a detour through the myriad Law & Order series(s) and then ask, ‘Where’d you go, Bernadette?’ Please consider supporting Conservation International & Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres

On episode #17, Stevie & Chris talk about reading & writing books, auditions, and how it’s an honor just to be nominated. Then they take a trip to Wernham Hogg and Dunder Mifflin to explore both the UK and US versions of The Office!   Please consider supporting these organizations: • RAICES • Witness to Innocence

On episode#16, Stevie and Chris chat about Jessica Jones, Fleabag, the MarbleLympics, and characters breaking the fourth Wall. Then they continue their LA adventure with the man of many voices himself, Hal Lublin, to discuss voiceover, podcasting, pursuing a creative career while holding down a day job, and much more!   Hal Lublin Links! Website, Twitter, Instagram We Got This Tights & Fights The Thrilling Adventure Hour Welcome to Night Vale   Jennifer Kelley Lublin JennKL Instagram Carter Parton Rogers   Please consider supporting these organizations: The Project Limelight Society Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

On episode #15 of the Talent Crush Chat Show, Chris & Stevie talk about left coast weather, birds, partners in crime, and the work of Kevin Pollack, and then they present the second half of their conversation with the wonderful Janet Varney!  JV talks about her time as a production assistant, her early acting roles, getting recognized in public, improv team synergy, and much more! Janet Varney links! • Website, Twitter, Instagram • The JV Club Podcast • Fortune Rookie • Voyage to the Stars • Theme Park Improv • The Workjuice Players   Rabia Chaudry: Website, Twitter The Undisclosed Podcast:  Website, Twitter     Check out Kevin Pollak’s fantastic book ‘How I Slept My Way to the Middle’ Enjoy Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show on YouTube or Earwolf!     Please consider supporting these organizations: • The National Network of Abortion Funds • The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust   MISCELLANEA: • Mr. Meepmeep • ‘The Sexy Lamp Test’ coined by Kelly Sue DeConnick    

On episode #14 of the Talent Crush Chat Show, Chris & Stevie present the first half of their chat with the wonderful Janet Varney! JV chats with SJ & CR about creative fulfillment, interior design, the early days of SF Sketchfest, the evolution of her digital series Fortune Rookie, and much more! Janet Varney links! • Website, Twitter, Instagram • The JV Club Podcast • Fortune Rookie • Voyage to the Stars • Apartment Therapy piece on Janet’s interior design style Not mentioned in the podcast but still very worth checking out: Elizabeth Holmes Used My Phone

On Episode Thirteen of the Talent Crush Chat Show, Chris & Stevie talk about Captain Marvel, finding your mark, & more! Then they turn to the world of the fantastic show Brooklyn Nine-Nine with its complex portrayals of identity, masculinity, marriage, and friendship, and the fact that it truly is a ridiculously fun comedy. Plus: they completely neglect to mention that this is their first anniversary! Thanks for listening to our first year of episodes! NINE-NINE!

On episode twelve of the Talent Crush Chat Show, Stevie and Chris discuss retirement and going to the movies before (briefly) heading into the dark territory of murder-suicide pacts. Then they talk about the work of the fantastic Judy Greer!

After a rather abrupt and goofy intro, Chris & Stevie talk about the work of the amazing standup comedian, actor, and author Patton Oswalt!   ...   talent crush \ta-lənt krəsh\ n : an enthusiastic, platonic affection for a person or group of people based on their abilities, attributes, or accomplishments chat show \chat shō\ n : a broadcast programme in which hosts and guests engage in casual conversation on various topics for the benefit of an audience The Talent Crush Chat Show \thə ta-lənt krəsh chat shō\ n : a podcast hosted by Stevie Jackson and Christopher Royce dedicated to discussing the art and culture they adore, and occasionally talking to the people who make it. Stevie is an actress, writer, and producer based in Vancouver, British Columbia; Chris is a writer and social media manager based in the San Francisco Bay Area. New episodes the first Wednesday of every month.   Notes and more at talentcrushchatshow.tumblr.com

Happy New Year! Chris & Stevie are back – and to make up for being a week late they recorded a very long episode about the amazing Jamie Lee Curtis and Mystery Science Theater 3000! They also talk about killer frogs, scandalous dancing, Jeopardy, and more!

Happy New Year! We have no new episode today! Episode ten will drop next Wednesday January 9th!

On episode 9 of The Talent Crush Chat Show, Stevie and Chris discuss Thanksgiving traditions, breakfast foods, Stevie’s inability to tell the Hollywood Chrises apart, and Chris’s shocking indifference to Halloween. They also take a trip through Pawnee, Indiana to visit with the good people of the Parks and Recreation department.

In episode 8 of The Talent Crush Chat Show, Chris and Stevie discuss amateur carpentry, books, and how much work you can get done if you accidentally wake up at an ungodly hour. Later, they’re joined by actor/director/producer Courtney Deelen for a deep dive into audition anxiety, producing your own work, and why you need to plan ahead when you need cops on set. 

In episode 7 of The Talent Crush Talk Show, Chris & Stevie diverge from the path well-traveled and take a twisty-turny stroll down pop-culture lane, encountering muppets and deceased authors before taking a deep dive into television excellence via a recap of the Emmy awards. All of this, plus a rapid-fire Unreliable Advice! What more could you ask for?

Welcome to episode six of the Talent Crush Chat Show, everything is fine. Chris and Stevie unleash their enthusiasm for The Good Place and explore every facet of the writing, performances, and production of the acclaimed show and its companion podcast. Later, they go dutch on some Unreliable Advice!