Hellblazerbiz is where sharp conversation meets creative chaos. Each episode dives into the minds of actors, filmmakers, and cultural rule-breakers who are actually doing the thing—building careers, taking risks, and telling stories that stick.
Hosted with curiosity, humor, and zero fluff, Hellblazerbiz pulls back the curtain on the business behind the art: the breakthroughs, the near-misses, the weird moments no one posts about, and the choices that change everything. It’s candid, fast-moving, and fueled by a genuine love of craft—whether the guest is fresh off a breakout role or deep in the grind of the industry.
If you’re into honest talk, creative ambition, and conversations that feel like they’re happening just after the microphones should’ve been turned off, Hellblazerbiz is your new listen.
In this episode, filmmaker Tom Michaels breaks down his wild journey to Tinseltown, why modern movies look so "sterile," and how 70s cinema holds the secret to bringing emotional, vibrant storytelling back to the big screen.
👇 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
• The 80s Culture Shock: Moving from communist Poland to the US and discovering Planet of the Apes, Fist of Fury, and Dirty Harry on day one.
• Film vs. Digital: Why 70s celluloid color aesthetics beat today's bland digital look.
• Inside Orzell Films: Tom's mission to make visual depth and rich color the cornerstone of modern indie cinema.
• Director’s Secret: How Tom's background as an actor shapes his unique, actor-first directing style on set.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - From Communist Poland to Hollywood
01:25 - 80s Culture Shock: Planet of the Apes & Dirty Harry
04:10 - The Vibrancy of 70s Cinema: Film vs. Digital
07:30 - Building Orzell Films & The Psychology of Color
10:15 - Directing Philosophy: Giving Actors Freedom
12:45 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Filmmakers
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1 Sept 2026
Exploring the Depths of Horror with Rich Varville
What actually makes a horror movie terrifying? 3-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Rich Varville (Area 1, Holly Weird Pictures) breaks down the craft of psychological terror, why he prefers suspense over cheap jump scares, and how he balances B-movie camp with deep, mind-bending dread.
From drawing inspiration from historical events like Operation Paperclip to building a new home for indie thrillers, Rich reveals how to make stories that stay in your head long after the credits roll.
29 Aug 2026
🔥 Anthony Crane: The Man Behind Outer Banks' Most Hated Character! 🔥
What does it take to play one of Netflix's most hated characters?
In this fascinating and often hilarious conversation, Anthony Crane joins Hellblazerbiz to take us behind the scenes of Outer Banks and his unforgettable role as Chandler Groff, JJ Maybank's biological father.
Anthony opens up about:
🎬 Landing the role of Chandler Groff
💀 Playing a character audiences love to hate
🧠 Finding the psychology and humanity behind a villain
💔 Chandler's devastating relationship with JJ
🔥 The shocking events of Season 4 and their consequences
⚔️ Working with Madison Bailey and creating their intense confrontations
🌍 Filming Outer Banks in Morocco and Croatia
🏰 Shooting in locations previously used for Game of Thrones
😱 Performing a 25-foot deceleration drop from a 100-foot tower
🎭 His incredible theatre career, including The Lion King and Les Misérables
🎭 Working with Eric Idle and Mike Nichols
📺 How Succession helped open the door back into screen acting
😂 The experience of becoming one of the most hated characters on television
❤️ And his favourite memories of joining the Outer Banks family
Anthony also takes on our quick-fire round, revealing his favourite Outer Banks character, favourite filming location, the actor he'd love to work with, his favourite films and the one piece of advice he'd give Chandler Groff!
This is a conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories, acting insight, laughs and some surprisingly deep thoughts about what makes a villain.
If you're an Outer Banks fan, you won't want to miss this one!
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