Artist Alley

In this episode: Lauren Bancroft returns in a special bonus recording to help Merrill wrap-up the year that was 2014. Recorded: December 14th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins Merrill in the alley to talk focus, life changes and name alterations. Recorded: December 19th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Film critic/box office analyst Scott Mendleson steps into the alley to talk movies, trends and more. Recorded: December 4th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Video Game High School co-creator/co-showrunner Matt Arnold drops in to talk the ever changing state of content creation and distribution. Recorded: November 27th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: In what is perhaps the most profound episode of Artist Alley ever, Set List creator Troy Conrad steps in to talk creativity, drive and discipline. Recorded: November 12th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Nick Santora joins Merrill to talk books, writing, showrunning and aliens. Recorded: November 11th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Perri Nemiroff returns to the alley after nearly a year of silence to talk toys, cats, writing and producing movies. Recorded: October 19th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Comedian Steele Saunders steps in to talk Australian slang, podcasting and The Green Guide. Recorded: October 3rd, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Comedian Matt Davis talks traveling and the dynamics of art and commerce in the modern age with Merrill. Recorded: September 30th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Comedy expert Jake Kroeger steps into the alley to talk comedy, passion and more comedy. Recorded: September 28th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Chad Edge joins Merrill during LA Podfest to talk clothes, pranks and validation. Recorded: September 27th, 2014 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason

In this episode: Mick Betancourt returns to talk comedy album recordings and mentors. Recorded: August 1st, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Merrill is rejoined by Artist Alley regular Angel Castillo to talk about the important of life outside of creativity. Recorded: July 17th, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Merrill sits down with director Joe Carnahan to talk inspiration, respect, wisdom, making a project your own and comfy chairs. Recorded: July 9th, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Merrill sits down with two of his favorite comics/podcasters, Dave Anthony and Wil Anderson. In their hour together, the three talk working with partners, getting over kitten attacks and the difference between American and Australian comedy audiences. Recorded: July 2nd, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Writer Kevin Biegel drops into the alley to talk about the long lost days of old-school internet blogging, the history of Hollywood backlots and the joys of working on Enlisted. Recorded: June 4th, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Actor Javin Reid steps into the alley to talk suits, comedy and Dave Koechner. Recorded: May 22nd, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Comedienne Lauren Bancroft return to talk Godzilla and websites. Recorded: May 16th, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Merrill reconnects with 1st AC turned director, Jordan Liebowitz to talk first time payments, the terrors and joys of production and cameras. Recorded: May 7th, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales

In this episode: Enlisted co-show runner and all around excellent dude, Mike Royce sits down with Merrill to talk comedy, passion and the process of getting a show about dude outside the demo on the air. Recorded: April 23rd, 2014 Music: Robot Future by John Ruelas, Subtextual by Da7e Gonzales