D. Tracy Smith was on the show in 2022 talking about the designs he did for the Starz series “GASLIT,” as well as the TV series SWAT. He’s back to talk about his latest work, which includes some of the sets for the Netflix hit “MONSTER: THE LIZZIE BORDEN STORY.” Our discussion includes:
– An unusual family pet
– Adjusting the SWAT set for the new spinoff EXCILES
– Going to Jail for the Menendez Brothers MONSTER series
– Creating the cherry allée & Dovecot for Monster: THE LIZZIE BORDEN STORY
– Designing a set for Google AI commercial
– How he uses AI

LINKS:
My first podcast with Tracy
Tracy’s website
Podcast about “Bird in Hand”
Screening of “Bird in Hand” 10/5

John Keltonic has lived in Richmond for his long career composing music for hundreds of commercials, TV shows and films (winning 2 Emmys along the way). His client list is impressive and we’ll talk about some of the highlights and not-so-highlights of his career, including a few music excerpts:
– Switching from being a psych major to music
– Why the state asked him to quit his job
– His early piece for kazoos
– Using a synth vs live musicians
– The up & down of his composition with the National Symphony
– Finding a fan in Supreme Court Justice Kennedy
– A client who uses a bird for a critic
– Winning an Emmy
– Dissecting Beatles songs
– His new concerto for kids

LINKS
John’s website (JDK Music)
Medicradle
Donald Silverman’s podcast

Richard Hankins graduated from VCU and designed sets for Richmond theatre before heading to New York, where he won 2 Emmys for his work on daytime dramas. Afterward, he moved to LA, where he continued to be a production designer for primtime shows like “NYPD Blue” (10 years). That includes:
– His Richmond theatre experience
– Breaking design ground for Guiding Light (and winning an Emmy)
– The challenges of daytime dramas
– Working with Holly Hunter on Saving Grace
– Making LA look like New York City for NYPD Blue
– Designing for 2 seasons of Private Practice
– Creating how own art & painting graffiti for fun
– His personal cinema in Wilmington, NC

LINKS
Richard Hankins’ website
Virginia Film Festival