Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

Our favorite stories from the last year

Marvel Leaves Georgia (WSJ)

Austin Butler is Healing (THR)

Spec Script Boom (No Film School)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

@slammie8

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

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Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma (404 Media)

WBD's Movie Quotas (Deadline)

Duffers leave Netflix for Paramount (The Wrap)

WGA Prepares for 2026 Bargaining (Variety)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the last few weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

Disney and AI (WSJ)

Paramount's New Leadership (Variety)

Seth MacFarlane on the Comedy Comeback (The Town)

Dude Perfect Movie (Bloomberg)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.