Episode 23 – Allen Rueckert

Allen and I met almost 10 years ago as cast members of “A Drinking Game,” not that long after we’d both stopped doing extra work.  Allen talks a variety of movies and TV shows, including many where we just missed extra-ing together, as well as the time he

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Episode 22 – Carleen Stimpson (My Mom)

My mom’s stories of a few celebrity interactions and her one time as an extra in the 1970s TV movie Champions: A Love Story are a huge part of the love of movies that my mom inspired in me when I was young.  She was the original Professional Blur, so

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The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 21 – Tom Zawacki

Tom Zawacki is a stand-up, an actor, and he works frequently in props on shows like Parks and Rec and The Good Place.  The latter gave him two opportunities to play a demon whose human name is Lerf, and we go deep on his spin-off.

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The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 20 – Dave Corey

Dave Corey’s road to background and (mostly) under five work is a winding and fascinating one.  From the military, to radio, to getting killed in “Analyze This,” we talk all about his fascinating career.

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The Professional Blur Podcast Episode 18 – Curt Sandvig

Curt Sandvig has done over SIX HUNDRED extra gigs, and every story is a gem.  Enjoy him passing out in a suit of armor, getting knocked over by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and catc

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The Professional Blur Season 2 Premiere – Jimmy Pardo

What better way to launch season 2  than with Jimmy Pardo?  His extra gig is with a mutual hero of ours.  Years later, I end up an extra on a show Jimmy has a part on, years before we actually meet.

Also, this season, you can

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