NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau
A podcast about acting, filmmaking, and the improv scene in New Orleans.
David Rabalais: Gumbo, Ghosts, And The Fois
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A haunted gumbo, a bayou curse, and an indie crew determined to pull off the wildest horror-comedy to come out of South Louisiana—this conversation goes deep into how “The Fois” became a full-on feature. We sit down with writer-director...
Bob Zany: Finding The Punchline
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A nun with a net, a waffle iron payday, and a catchphrase that almost got cut—our time with Bob Zany is a masterclass in how comedy actually works. We trace his arc from a 15-year-old on The Gong Show to a weekly radio presence and a La...
John Dylan Atkins: Two Super Bowl Spots And A Torn Achilles
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. What if your best shot at booking arrives the moment you stop trying to impress? We sit down with actor John Dylan Atkins to unpack how he booked two Super Bowl commercials in the same year, the surprising freedom of low‑pressure auditi...
Matthew Carroll: Wet Paint And Open Wounds
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Some stories are heavy because they’re true. Wet Paint, Matt Carroll’s new film, follows three 17-year-old girls whose friend dies by suicide—and their decision to push back when the adults and institutions around them default to silenc...
CajunCon Bound With Jim Gleason
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. A con can be more than a weekend hang—it can be the spark for a local film movement. We sit down with actor Jim Gleason to gear up for CajunCon, swap Wonka and mall-theater memories, and dig into how fandom, policy, and smart planning c...