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In this episode I speak with The Frank Rich. Rich, a renowned American writer who has made an indelible mark in both the theatrical and political spheres. He has been a celebrated theater critic for The New York Times, where he covered Broadway productions with witty reviews that lended to his nickname of the “Butcher of Broadway”. Making a pivot in his career he turned to contributing to the New York Times and New York Magazine as a political writer, offering insightful commentary on the intersection of politics and culture. He also wrote a book called “The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11” about the Bush administrations action and reaction to the 9/11 tragedy. As if that’s not a full career he then turned to Executive Producing and consulting for TV and FIlm. His projects include “Becoming Mike Nichols” and “Six by Sondheim” which are great documentaries about broadway and filmmaking. And he produces shows on HBO such as "Succession," "White House Plumbers,", "VEEP," and m

In this episode I speak with Production Designer Rocco Matteo and his current project “Rabbit Role”. Rocco focuses on designs of the high-end tech world to a run down childhood home hide out in an endless game of double-cross. Rocco and I discuss his design process and his love of sketching to develop his sets, which I encourage you to check out on his website https://www.cineroc.ca/ . We also discuss his “Kennedy” projects that were six years apart and he was nominated for an Emmy. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whe

On today's episode I speak with the super talented Set Decorator Regina Graves. Regina's career has bounced back and forth from film to TV and last year she won an Emmy for her gorgeous decorating on “The Gilded Age”. We'll also hear about her experience working with legendary director Martin Scorsese on “The Irishman”. We talk about her working with Production Designers like Kristian Zea, Bob Shaw, Michael Riva and more. Regina’s work is a total inspiration to me and I know many others. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling.

In this episode, I chat with the Production Designer Clarence Major, his designs on the Amazon show, "The Consultant." Clarence shares his creative process and the inspiration behind his use of color and the dramatic staircase design that captivates the main set of the show. Clarence also discusses his journey as art director to Production Designer and an amazing story of starting out designing raves in LA, designing many commercials and more. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a film buff, a design enthus

James Bartol is a Production Designer in NYC who has made a name for himself in the world of Short Films and Independent Films. He has worked on numerous projects, including the recent Indie film "Late Bloomers," which is set in Brooklyn about a young girl who is entangled with an elderly Polish woman and a special relationship occurs. Bartol's talents also extend with a gift for drawing beautiful concept designs for his projects. Which you can see on his site JamesBartol.com. I really enjoyed speaking with him about a pocket of this industry that I really don't’ know anything about.. Short films. Really interesting to connect with someone in another realm of this industry. As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a

In this episode I speak with Production Designer Kathrin Eder. Originally from Austria, Kathrin started out as an artist assistant and stumbled into working on a commercial and fell in love with the art department. Hustling her way up in positions in the art department and the set dec department she is now Production Designing film and tv series. Kathrin's work on the reboot of Clive Barker's 1987 horror classic "Hellraiser" in 2022 helped to create a world that was both terrifying and captivating. Her designs for the film's iconic puzzle box, the Lament Configuration, helped to establish a visual language that has become synonymous with the "Hellraiser" franchise. Her use of lighting and texture helped to create a sense of unease throughout the film, and her attention to detail helped to bring the story to life in a visually stunning way. In addition to her work on "Hellraiser", Kathrin has also worked on the Starz show "BMF", designing Detroit in the 80’s for the story of brothers who create their own ma

Jordan Ninkovich is a production designer who has worked on various projects, including Hallmark movies and the true crime Lifetime movie "Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini." In his work on Hallmark movies, Ninkovich has brought to life the romantic and magical settings. From quaint small towns to opulent mansions, his designs have helped audiences become fully immersed in the stories being told. In "Hoax," Ninkovich utilized his expertise to create a raw and realistic depiction of the events surrounding the controversial disappearance of Sherri Papini. His design helped to convey the emotional resonance of the story and with his talent and experience, Jordan Ninkovich is sure to continue impressing audiences with his work for years to come. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop bring

In this episode I speak with Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glasner are the creators of the SYFY network show "The Ark,", a drama that explores a post-apocalyptic world in space. Devlin is an accomplished filmmaker with experience producing movies like "Independence Day" and "Godzilla," while Glasner has produced and written for popular sci-fi shows like "Stargate SG-1" and "The Outer Limits." Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to "The Ark," creating an immersive space traveling world with compelling characters and intricate plotlines. The show has garnered a dedicated following for its imaginative storytelling and stunning visuals, making it a must-watch for fans of the sci-fi genre. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with them and I am glad I got to tell them their influence on me and others in the syfy genre. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out th

This weeks episode I speak with Production Designer Maya Sigel. One of her recent projects is the Apple TV+ series "Hello Tomorrow!", a science fiction comedy series that takes place in a near-future world yet has a retro design that Maya has created. In addition to her work on "Hello Tomorrow!", Maya has also worked on several other TV shows and films as a production designer, including "To the Bone", "The Girlfriends Experience", "I'm Not Okay with This" and more. https://www.mayasigel.com Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelli

Production Designer John El Manahi has over two decades of experience in designing sets for films. Recently, El Manahi has been busy working on his latest project, "Spinning Gold," a biopic about the life and career of legendary music producer Neil Bogart who was the cofounder of Casablanca Records. El Manahi's work on "Spinning Gold" perfectly capturing the glitz and glamor of the music industry in the 1970s. From recreating iconic recording studios to designing elaborate concert stages, El Manahi has brought the film's setting to life. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a top-rated podcast that provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design process of popular TV shows and films. Each e

On this episode I speak with Production Designer Jennifer Möller, who’s recent film “Sick” on Amazon will make you think twice about taking off that mask after covid. The horror film has a fresh take on the dangers of living through the pandemic. Jenny has been focusing on Production Designing films like “Wildcat”, “Happily”, “Wish Upon a Unicorn” and also has been Art Directing on projects inbetween. We talk about “Sick” and her experiences jumping back and forth from Art Director to Production Designer. You can check out her work and her design process on her website www.Jennymoller.com Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages, the podcast that gives you an exclusive backstage pass to the captivating world of

On this episode I speak with Costume Designer Queensylvia Akuchie. With her parents coming from Nigeria, she is a first generation American and grew up in Washington D.C. She started her costume designer path while attending school in Atlanta. Interning and working her way up in the costume department on many Tyler Perry projects like “Madea goes to Jail”, “Madea's Witness Protection” and other features like “Gone Girl” “American Made”, “The Equalizer 2”, “Coming 2 America” and more. She is currently the Costume Designer on the second season of Peacock's “Bel-Air”. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films.

On this episode I speak with Set Decorator Erinistine Hipper who is nominated this year for Best Production Design for her work on the film “All Quiet on the Western Front”. She has also been nominated this award season for the ADG and BAFTA and nominated for an ADG and won the SDSA award for her set decoration for the film “Tar”. The dramatic difference in her work in these two films shows the scope not just of her enormous talent but the versatile scope of a set decorator’s career. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter adecoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous se

This week's episode I speak with my friend, Set Decorator, David Smith. David has been working non stop since the Covid break on projects like "Inventing Anna”, jumping in with Jan Pascale on "Top Gun: Maverick” and “Air”, the first season of “The Old Man”, the upcoming film “Knox Goes Away” directed by Michael Keaton and just released on Netflix “Your Place or Mine”. He talks about the book budget, auditioning bathtubs and how the film came together with the different styles of the main characters. He is currently starting up the second season of “The Old Man”. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each

If you are one of the few people not watching "The Last of Us"... you need to get on it ASAP. In this week's episode I speak with Production Designer John Paino who has brought this incredibly beloved video game to life. Designing this post-apocalyptic world with 180 locations, no permanent sets to fall back on, building full towns, neighborhoods, tunnels all with the look of 20 years of growth and destruction. We also discuss his production designs of "The Morning Show", "Big Little Lies", "The Shrink Next Door", "Sharp Objects" and "Dallas Buyers Club". Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episod

On this episode I talk with Set Decorator Tara Stephanson-Fong. Tara grew up in Hollywood and was introduced to the world of production design by her father, Edward Stephanson, who was a production Designer with credits like The Golden Girls, Good Times, Sanford and Son, Maude and many other iconic sets.. Tara started interning at a young age on sets where she learned the art department and progressed to assistant art director. She then shifted her focus on Set Decoration with credits on such long running hit shows like “3rd Rock From the Sun”, “That 70’s Show”, “Greek”, “Modern Family”, “B Positive” and now the Netflix hit “That 90’s Show”. Tara also is the owner of Hollywood Studio Gallery, one the best resources in Hollywood for cleared artwork for use in TV and film. www.hollywoodstudiogallery.com Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @deco

On this episode I speak with my friend, Production Designer Denise Pizzini. Denise is an award winning Production Designer whose work includes “Better Call Saul”, HBO’s “Run”, “The Muppets”, “Community”, “Speechless” and that’s just for Production Design!. She also has Set Decorated films like "The Italian Job", "Thirteen Days", "Life as a House", "A Walk in the Clouds" and more. She has won an ADG award for Excellence in Production Design for “The Muppets” which was also nominated for an Emmy. She is currently nominated for an ADG award for the final season of “Better Call Saul”. www.denisepizzini.com Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs

Ever wonder how the crew knows what is shooting when? Call Sheets, Shooting Schedules and One-Liners are what we all use to get the script to screen. On this episode I take you through each of these schedules and show you how a Set Decorator uses them on the job. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok  Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

Thank you for listening to 100 episodes of Decorating Pages! It's been an educational and rewarding experience to bring this podcast to you. I hope you have enjoyed hearing from some of the most creative people in the tv and film industry. I know I have learned so much from my guests and listening to their creative process. On this 100th episode, I recap some of my favorite guests, share what the top downloaded episodes were, who was the guest fan favorite and more. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods most famous sets. I’ll have inter

Are you in the Holiday spirit? This weeks’ episode I’m talking about how the Holiday decor in classic films gets us in a festive mood! Films that are classics like Miracle on 34th street to modern day gems like Elf. Also, giving some online holiday decor buying tips. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.