Ben Mehl is a writer and standup comedian who just booked amazon’s laugh after dark (season 3) and Matthew Rachamkin is a former sales leader and storyteller, whose first EP credit on the film Sylvie’s Love made Sundance 2020 and was just sold to Amazon Studios - and they are 2 best friends who run a film and TV production company; Three Mighty Lions. This podcast gives the audience an inside look into their lives and what it takes to “almost” make it in Hollywood,..
In this episode Matt and Ben celebrate Pac-man’s 40th birthday by talking through their favorite video games - they then discuss how Jordan and LeBron are the perfect protagonists to learn the structure of good storytelling and wrap with Matt’s journey from business leader to full time storyteller..
7 May 2020
11) Hall of Fame Talent
In this episode we talk about Ben’s experience co-writing 2x NBA Champion Chris Bosh’s new show, “Out of Left Field”. Matt throws out a new film idea inspired by watching The Godfather and they wrap by pondering why Barnes & Noble is an essential business?
1 May 2020
10) A Rose by Any Other Name
In this episode we complete the monumental task of naming our podcast, just 10 episodes late.. We then discuss our new favorite TV show, how watching movies has changed now that we understand how the sausage is made and end on Ben’s monumental goals for his comedy!
24 Apr 2020
9) Sports!
In this episode we bring along our dear friend Adam Coffman to talk about the state of the sports world, the epic “last dance” doc about the 97/98 Chicago Bulls, why LeBron is Batman and Jordan is The Joker and how to stay in shape during this crazy time!
17 Apr 2020
8) Interview with Jonathan Baker
In this episode, Ben and Matt interview their mentor, Jonathan Baker. Jonathan is a very successful film producer whose career has taken him from Wall St to Broadway and then to Sony where he was a part of 50 films, 10 of them hit #1 at the box office. After Sony, Jonathan started mentoring singers, actors, writers, directors and producers as well as producing himself. His film Crown Heights won the Audience Choice Award at Sundance in ‘17, his film The Banker with Samuel L Jackson and Anthony McKay just premiered on Apple+ and his latest film Sylvie’s Love with Nnamdi Asomugha and Tessa Thompson premiered at Sundance ‘20 and was just sold to Amazon Studios!
15 Apr 2020
7) Do Friendship + Business Mix?
In this episode, Ben and Matt breakdown the show Righteous Gemstones, walk through the progress their making on their NCAA pilot and discuss staying sane during week 46 of the quarantine
8 Apr 2020
6) Lessons Learned
In this episode, Ben talks through what makes the writing on “The Office” so great, Matt discusses the breakthrough he had in sculpting his Grandparent’s movie. They then chat through memories from high school, almost being deported from Australia and why the Jets should (or shouldn’t) be relegated to a minor league football club.
3 Apr 2020
5) Pi(e)lot Season
In this episode Matt and Ben talk through their process of creating a comedy pilot and in doing so list out their favorite pilots and characters of all-time. They share the heated audience feedback per their top pie choices and Ben stands firm, refusing to apologize, for anything, ever...
31 Mar 2020
4) Shooting the shit
In this episode, Ben and Matt let their hair down and shoot the shit. Top 3 pies during an apocalypse, favorite sports memories and Ben’s adventure getting a juicer during this quarantine.
27 Mar 2020
3) Dreams into Reality
In this episode we premiere Sylvie’s Love at Sundance, sell the film to Amazon and then get our dick kicked in by our mentor..
25 Mar 2020
2) Origin (con’t)
In this episode Ben and I bounce back from our lowest point, find our beloved mentor, learn, try, fail, repeat..and end up at Sundance and making Amazon’s Laugh After Dark season 3!
24 Mar 2020
1) Origin story
Former college roommates and 20+ yr best friends give you an inside look into their world as they attempt to make it in Hollywood. This episode chronicles their journey from college to a $30m deal with Warner Brothers (or so they thought)...
23 Mar 2020
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