On the season one finale of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan bring it all home as they chat about what made them decide to do the show together and the crazy learning curves involved with producing & marketing a conversational podcast comprised of "two creepy middle-aged white guys". The two look back fondly on some great discussions and special guests that have made season one a very special journey of self-discovery and reflection. Make sure to give a listen and join Bryan and Nathan in the conversation of where the show could go if they were to come back with a second season! Thanks for joining us throughout the year, and we hope you enjoy... "Benevolent Bryan Strikes Again!". Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Bryan Arata IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2565614/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr59 _Nathan shelton IMDB: _ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2933163/?ref_=tt_rv_t0 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this special Halloween episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan are joined by good friend & fellow Arcane Productions Founder, Kevin Keppy, fresh from his recent featured role in the #1 US Box Office Sensation (2 weeks running) "SMILE". These three longtime friends discuss developing their past collaborations and where their unique skills have taken them in their current creative pursuits, especially in regard to the Horror genre. Kevin discusses his fascinating experiences learning, growing, and "making it" as a working creature performer and actor in L.A., as well as what led him to his recent horrifically memorable featured roles in "Smile" and the new Netflix horror anthology from Guillermo Del Toro, "The Cabinet of Curiosities". This haunting episode is a trick AND treat all rolled into one with... "SMILE for the Camera!". Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Kevin Keppy IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4698362/?ref_=fn_al_nm_0 SMILE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15474916/reference/ Guillermo Del Toro's "The Cabinet of Curiosities: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8415836/reference/ The Quest: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11852810/reference/ Shadow Bound The Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3374210/reference/ EVERYTHING: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3711396/reference/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this special episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan are joined by good friend & former collaborator, Allen Marsh, fresh from his recent featured role in Paramount Plus' "THE OFFER". As the trio chat about their humble roots of independent filmmaking in Missouri to their current lives in Los Angeles and Chicago, many laughs are shared. While discussing the highs and lows of auditioning and the crazy casting process of Hollywood, Allen enlightens the guys about what it was like to take a step back from the limelight for a few years before returning and working now more than ever! A chance to hear this conversation is truly an offer you can't refuse, in "Is That a Horse Head in your Bed, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?!". Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Allen Marsh IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2956809/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The Offer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/reference/ Nine Grounds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1175507/reference/ Faith Case- Investigating the Truth: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1956488/reference/ Faith Case-Fruit of the Spirit: https://www.christianbook.com/faith-case-fruit-of-the-spirit/9781607310013/pd/310013 People In Motion: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1956596/reference/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan hop in their DeLorean and travel back to the 1980s, where the two reminisce about the films that made them the men they are today. As they laugh their way through the sea of ridiculously quotable one-liners and all the action-packed, gore-infused, neon-soaked, badassery that encapsulated 80's cinema, the two reveal their life-changing viewing experiences throughout the magical decade in "How Many A$$holes We Got On This Thing?!" Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Rolliing Stone's Top 100 80's Movies: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1980s-1277869/ It was a very good year... Top 50 movies of 1985: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls076327931/ Amadeus (1984): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086879/reference/ Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/reference/ Clue (1985): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088930/reference/ Big Trouble in Little China (1986): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090728/reference/ Nightmare on Elm Street: Freddy's Revenge (1985): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089686/reference/ Spaceballs (1987): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/reference/ In Search of Darkness (documentary on 80's horror): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9442842/reference/ In Search of Darkness II (documentary on 80's horror): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13198946/reference/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan is reunited with his co-host, Nathan, who is back in the country and bringing the "puff" to a hilariously enlightening conversation detailing life on film sets as an actor and director. Bryan chimes in with some hot takes as he recounts his recent experience as an extra in the upcoming Disney reboot of "White Men Can't Jump". Hilarity ensues as the two chat about the "hurry up and wait" reality of film shoots, the miracle of actually getting a film completed, and run-ins with an overly competitive extra… in "Two Extras Enter… One Extra Leaves!" Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... White Men Can't Jump (reboot) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6436620/reference/ Film Crew Positions List https://www.wrapbook.com/blog/film-crew-positions Types of Acting Roles for Film & TV https://www.cityheadshots.com/blog/types-of-acting-roles JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - THE SHOW MUST GO ON! While Nathan is out of the country, Bryan is joined by his good friend & frequent LA collaborator, Kurtis Bedford, as guest co-host. Kurtis and Bryan have worked together for years in the improv comedy troupe, The Mutiny, and a plethora of other exciting projects in LA. Join them as they discuss the many wonders of life in the "City of Angels" (i.e. actors, traffic, earthquakes, game shows, and of course... llama planters.) Many laughs are had, mostly by Bryan, so give a listen and have a few laughs yourself with "Livin' that LA Life..." _FROM THIS EPISODE: _ Kurtis was in the original 1996 Scream movie as "Bored Teen", and is now trying to petition twitter followers to help him get into the next installment! Follow Kurtis on Twitter and help him reach his goal! https://twitter.com/kurtisbedford/status/1526782780734025733?s=21&t=_metbMkzr7ww4d-AQMuIgw JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this very personal episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan opens up to Nathan about the recent death of his mother after a long battle with MS. The two discuss the various surprises & self realizations during the grieving process, facing their own mortality, & their personal beliefs of consiousness and the meaning of it all, in "Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond..." This episode is dedicated to Susan Arata. Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... National Multiple Sclerosis Society Alzheimer's Association School of Metaphysics The Tiller Foundation for the study of Consiousness JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the 8th episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan reconnect after a month long hiatus from the show, as Nathan traveled to Mexico in celebration of his anniversary & 40th birthday. The two discuss the wonders of traveling abroad, the joys of producing a horror anthology audio drama series, and exciting moments from their past film collaborations in "Happy birthdays & Haunted Babies." Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Mexico City's Haunted Island of the Dolls: https://isladelasmunecas.com/ Bryan's Rap Video for Nathan's 40th Birthday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luxbN9vBwr4&t=3s The Frightmare Theatre Podcast: https://www.frightmaretheatrepodcast.com/ Shadow Bound Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3374210/reference/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the 7th episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan gush about the magic of seeing great cinema in the movie theater... and all the petty annoyances that come along with it. Join the conversation as the guys unravel their worst audience encounters, best big-screen experiences, and the future of film viewing in a world where streaming has dominated the markets. Get ready to sit back, sip your soda, and hold the popcorn... they'll do the talking! ...oh, and beware the dreaded_ Carpet People!_ Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... El Capitan Theatre- LA: https://elcapitantheatre.com/ The Music Box Theater-Chicago: https://musicboxtheatre.com/ Hollywood's Cinerama Dome: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cinerama-dome-reopening-1235064716/ Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas: https://drafthouse.com/ Wehrenberg Theatres' Campbell 16 Cine: https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/business/2016/05/16/after-20-years-campbell-16-cine-close-july-31/84439460/ 4D Cinema: https://www.regmovies.com/4dx#/ William Castle: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0145336/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the 6th episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan welcome the show’s first (and potentially last) guest, motion picture VFX composite artist, Darrell Claunch. The trio recounts their past collaborations on stage and screen, discusses Hollywood’s devious money-saving tactics (usually at the artist’s expense), and even a hilarious near-death experience at a convention with horror icon, Linda Blair! You don’t want to miss this fun filled trip down memory lane, complete with industry insights, shocking discoveries, and plenty of laughs! Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Homage: Darkness and the Lord's Prayer Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWWhdepv82c&t=2s Dracula Score (2005 & 2008) by Bryan Arata: https://bryanarata.bandcamp.com/releases Darrell Claunch on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3385958/ Bryan Arata on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2565614/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Nathan Shelton on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2933163/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the fifth (and most violent) episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan recall growing up battling with brothers & the films that may have inspired such rambunctious behavior. Moving into their professional lives within the entertainment industry, the two discuss stunts, injuries and accidents on film sets, before the conversation leads into the heated debate of virtual VS. practical effects in cinema, _with films such as The Matrix, Lord of the Rings, & Star Wars! No punches are pulled in this episode, that's for sure! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the fourth episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread- Bryan & Nathan chat about everything from bursting into flames on the beach and enjoying airport frozen custard to groovy Mexican drugs, as they unpack their harrowing holiday travels. The conversation takes many twists and turns as the two reminisce about taking the "Jeezits" for communion, the dramatic impact teachers have on their students, and learning that being uncomfortable is how we grow… ya hear that little Cindy Makowitz?! Get over it! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the third episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread- Bryan & Nathan chat about shopping in the husky section as kids, falling to pieces around 40, and the craziness of working in the film industry as a creative. Get your dose of behind-the-scenes gossip, real confessions of middle-aged working-class artists, and plenty of trash talking a society that worships celebrities right here folks! Step right up. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On the second episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread- Bryan & Nathan chat about Artificial Intelligence and all the awe-inspiring, innovative, and hilariously horrifying possibilities that are associated with this controversial subject. Do we really know just how much our lives are influenced by A.I. in today’s world? What lies in store for humanity when “Teddy SoulSpin” can help raise our children? Should we be asking these questions or just letting Alexa do it for us? JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

On this very first episode of** Life, Love, & Existential Dread**- longtime friends & artistic collaborators, Bryan Arata and Nathan Shelton reconnect after having lived across the country from each other for more than a decade. During their discussion, the two reminisce over their origins in the arts, their past stage and screen collaborations, and where they find themselves today in this crazy world we are all living in. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...