15 episodes

Bryan Arata is a film composer based in Los Angeles. Nathan Shelton is an actor, writer, and director living in Chicago. The two have had a friendship spanning almost 20 years, since their early days of artistic collaboration in Southwest Missouri. After years apart working through their own fair share of trials & errors, the two decided to reconnect on a regular basis to check-in, learn, laugh, inspire, and discover what it is that makes them push forward in the crazy world of entertainment as they navigate life, love, and... existential dread! Take a listen and join the conversation!

Life, Love & Existential Dread Unknown

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Bryan Arata is a film composer based in Los Angeles. Nathan Shelton is an actor, writer, and director living in Chicago. The two have had a friendship spanning almost 20 years, since their early days of artistic collaboration in Southwest Missouri. After years apart working through their own fair share of trials & errors, the two decided to reconnect on a regular basis to check-in, learn, laugh, inspire, and discover what it is that makes them push forward in the crazy world of entertainment as they navigate life, love, and... existential dread! Take a listen and join the conversation!

    Benevolent Bryan Strikes Again!

    Benevolent Bryan Strikes Again!

    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

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    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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 30 min
    SMILE For The Camera!

    SMILE For The Camera!

    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_0SMILE: 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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 58 min
    Is That a Horse Head in your Bed, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?!

    Is That a Horse Head in your Bed, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?!

    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_1The 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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 56 min
    How Many A$$holes We Got On This Thing?!

    How Many A$$holes We Got On This Thing?!

    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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 39 min
    Two Extras Enter… One Extra Leaves!

    Two Extras Enter… One Extra Leaves!

    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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Livin’ that LA Life with guest co-host Kurtis Bedford

    Livin’ that LA Life with guest co-host Kurtis Bedford

    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 lifeloveanded@gmail.com 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...

    • 1 hr 13 min

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