What’s Your Idea
Featured interviews
Artists, editors and writers, business owners, and generally interesting people discuss the ideas that inspired the product or project of their choice in long-form conversations that are then edited from the transcription. These conversations are intended to be informative, honest, and inspiring for anyone driven to bring their ideas to reality.
His history with cinema: What's the idea interview with Adam Lundy
An interview with Adam Lundy, the host of The Radiance Films Podcast and co-host of Histories of Cinema and They Live By Film.
The story of Septopus: What's the idea with Stephanie Watterson
An interview with editor and author Stephanie Watterson, focused on her children’s book Septopus.
How design and plain language can save lives: What's the idea with Karel van der Waarde (part two)
In part two of my interview with plain language expert Karel van der Waarde, we discuss possible future changes in medicine and the influence of the ISO standards.
How design and plain language can save lives: What’s the idea with Karel van der Waarde (part one)
In part one of this interview with Karel van der Waarde, plain language expert and IIID vice-president for Education and Research, we discuss his path to becoming an expert in design and plain language.
A physical media conquest 25 years in the making: What’s the idea with Jesse Nelson, owner of DiabolikDVD and Cauldron Films
Celebrating Westerns with “Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys”: What’s the idea with Hunter Robinson
My conversation with Hunter Robinson, host of Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys.
Documenting terror in “20/15”: What's the idea with Peter Midgley (part two)
An interview with author and editor Peter Midgley focused on his poetry chapbook 20/15.
Documenting terror in “20/15”: What's the idea with Peter Midgley (part one)
An interview with author and editor Peter Midgley.
The A24 New Wave is here: What’s the idea with Aaron West (Part Three)
An interview with Aaron West, the author of The A24 New Wave (2026). This is the final part of the three-part conversation, focused on publishing the book, his influences, and what comes next.
The A24 New Wave is here: What’s the idea with Aaron West (Part Two)
An interview with Aaron West, the author of The A24 New Wave (2026). This is part two of three, focused on why Aaron chose to write this book and how he completed this epic work.
The A24 New Wave: What’s the idea with Aaron West (Part One)
An interview with Aaron West, the author of The A24 New Wave (2026). This is part one of three, focused on his path to writing the book, including hosting several Criterion podcasts.
Keeping the art of the film poster alive: What’s the idea with Dylan Haley
An interview with graphic designer and movie poster artist Dylan Haley about his career, his design philosophies, and what has inspired him across his work.
“Man, should we start a Blu-ray company?”: Ryan Verrill shares the origin story of Antenna Releasing (part three)
An in-depth conversation with Ryan Verrill (The Disc-Connected, Someone’s Favorite Production) on his new distribution company Antenna Releasing. In this final segment, we discuss the company’s theatrical distribution plans and Stolen Kingdom (2026), Antenna’s first publicly announced movie.
“Man, should we start a Blu-ray company?”: Ryan Verrill shares the origin story of Antenna Releasing (part two)
An in-depth conversation with Ryan Verrill (The Disc-Connected, Someone’s Favorite Production) on his new distribution company Antenna Releasing. In part two (of three), we focus on the work that’s been done to prepare them to launch, along with a preview of Antenna’s physical media plans.
“Man, should we start a Blu-ray company?”: Ryan Verrill shares the origin story of Antenna Releasing (part one)
An in-depth conversation with Ryan Verrill (The Disc-Connected, Someone’s Favorite Production) on his new distribution company Antenna Releasing. In part one (of three), we focus on the origins of the company and why it’s mission is so important.
From one social media channel to the head of a podcast network: What’s the idea with Ryan Verrill (part six)
Part six of my conversation with Ryan Verrill, focused on his podcast network Someone’s Favorite Productions, the shows on the network, and his upcoming plans.
Creating The Physical Media Advocate: What’s the idea with Ryan Verrill (part five)
Part five of my conversation with Ryan Verrill, focused on his magazine The Physical Media Advocate.
Becoming many people’s favourite supplements producers: What’s the idea with Ryan Verrill (part four)
Part four of my conversation with Ryan Verrill, focused on how he started producing movie supplements and his insights on the boutique Blu-ray industry.
The adventure continues with the Shelf Shock Rewind Awards: What’s the idea with Ryan Verrill (part three)
Part three of my conversation with Ryan Verrill of Disc-Connected and Someone’s Favorite Productions, focusing on interviews and the Shelf Shock Rewind Awards.
Re-Connected live every Thursday: What’s the idea with Ryan Verrill (part two)
Part two of my conversation with Ryan Verrill, focused on his live show Re-Connected.