This episode opens with an improvised serialized scene called “The Rusted Lantern” — a short noir novella-style reading performed live — then unfolds into a wide-ranging, candid conversation about auditions, writing, producing indie films, creative burnout, social-media monetization, sobriety, pacing your career, and practical tips for makers trying to get work done with limited time and money. The trio (Jen Bartels, Caitlin Brodnick, Isaac Abrams) balance a playful creative exercise with honest, useful career talk for actors, writers, creators and anyone making art in the modern media ecosystem.

Episode highlights and expanded description

- Live novella performance: Isaac prompts an AI-style 90-second soap-opera novella; the group performs multiple takes of a moody scene set in a corner table at “The Rustic Lantern.”

- Performance craft & acting advice: After the reading the hosts debrief on cold reads, self-tape auditions, the tension between following explicit direction vs. owning the moment, and strategies for staying present in auditions.

- Writing & making your own work: The hosts discuss how to move from performer to creator — startup routines for writing a script or short, how to attack a seemingly overwhelming feature project (write the small scene you can’t stop thinking about), using collaboration and iterative drafts, and practical tools (writer-duet workflows, co-writing in a room, and the value of deadlines).

- Indie filmmaking realities: Low-budget production advice — how to make content when money is scarce

- Encouraging closing: the hosts emphasize longevity in creative careers — the importance of craft, tenacity, and staying connected to why you started. They invite listeners to submit novella prompts, short scenes, and theme-song ideas for future episodes.

video chapters

00:00 — Opening banter & show settling (names, tone)

02:50 — Novella setup: prompt, characters, and format explained

03:50 — First full read: “The Rusted Lantern” — take one (moody intro)

06:15 — Key reveal: leather case, Cassandra Hale photograph, stakes established

07:10 — Cliffhanger note & “To be continued” title card

07:40 — Take two: refined performance, additional screen-direction beats

11:10 — Performance debrief: cold reads vs acting-from-truth, practical audition tactics

13:30 — Audition horror stories and director/room etiquette (what to expect)

16:00 — Writing advice: micro-goals, “write the scene you can’t stop thinking about” technique

18:10 — Indie film logistics: crew, budget tiers, attaching names & fundraising realities

21:30 — Monetization talk: social clout, viral jingles, content reuse issues and legal basics

24:15 — Vertical platforms vs long-form: pros, cons, and creative strategies

27:40 — Personal check-in: sobriety, routines, naps, and creative energy management

31:05 — Genre tastes, movie talk, and quick career anecdotes (commercials, background work)

34:20 — Creative collaboration: building teams, finding faithful collaborators vs “traders”

37:50 — Tools & workflow: writing software, co-write sessions, timeline tips for busy creators

40:30 — Closing: production ideas, call for submissions (theme songs, novella prompts), final banter

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Closing note and invite

We close by inviting listeners to submit short novellas, two-line scene prompts, theme-song demos, or project ideas — whether you’re an actor, writer, director or first-time creator. We’ll sample listener submissions, read prompts on air, and possibly develop serialized shorts based on the best seeds. If you want to contribute, email goodtoseeyoupodcast@gmail.com or DM the show on Instagram with your clip or idea.

Thanks for listening — if this episode sparked even one idea or made you feel less alone in the hustle, subscribe and drop a rating.

From Ice Dances to Lice Fights | Good To See You | Ep 214Jen Bartels, Caitlin Brodnick, and Isaac Abrams jump from ice dancing vs. figure skating and Simone Biles’ “twisties” to audition nightmares, lice horror stories, ski-lift scares, LA 2028 logistics, and a goofy “Itch Begone” sketch. Honest, funny, and surprisingly tender — perfect for comedy fans, performers, and sports lovers.We dig into what makes Olympic coverage so compelling — the athleticism, the pressure, and the human stories behind highlight reels — and translate that into performer life: auditions that feel like competitions, the terrifying “twisties” that can derail even the best athletes, and the tiny rituals performers use to hold themselves together before a big moment. Expect smart takes on athlete mental health, concrete acting anecdotes you’ll relate to (or cringe at), and improv moments that land like a sketch show in the middle of a sports commentary.Beyond jokes and bits, the episode also gets practical and oddly useful: lice survival tips and the real costs of professional nit-picking services, how locals might rent out their LA homes for months of Olympics income, and what it actually takes to prepare for an elite event away from home. Whether you came for the winter-sport gossip, the audition war stories, or the ad-libbed commercial, there’s a mix of laughter and insight—plus a few heartfelt moments about family, caregiving, and balancing career opportunities with real-life responsibilities.Like, subscribe, and comment: Which Olympic event would you try? Ever had audition “twisties” or a waiting-room disaster?Video Chapters00:00 — Intro & Improv 01:02 — LA 2028 & Ticketing 04:20 — Recap Rush (personal updates) 07:33 — “Itch Begone” Sketch 07:50 — Lice Stories & DIY Tips 13:30 — Ice Dancing vs Figure Skating 18:00 — Simone Biles & The Twisties 23:00 — Audition Waiting-Room Chaos 32:00 — Snow Sport Fears & Injuries 36:00 — What Would We Compete In? 45:00 — Family, Travel & Olympic Attendance 49:00 — Renting Your Home for the Games 54:00 — Closing ThoughtsCall to actionSubscribe for more comedy, improv, and behind-the-scenes performer stories. Leave a comment with your wildest audition or Olympic dream.comedy podcast, Olympics, LA 2028, ice dancing, figure skating, Simone Biles twisties, athlete mental health, audition tips, acting stories, lice removal, winter sports, bobsled, curling, luge, skeleton, monobob, podcast sketch, improv comedy, audition horror, podcast chapters#ComedyPodcast #Olympics #IceDancing #FigureSkating #SimoneBiles #Acting #AuditionTips #LA2028 #WinterSports #Improv

Hilarious (and True) Hospital Stories | Good To See You | Ep 213Good To See You — episode highlight: Hosts Isaac Abrams, Jen Bartels, and Caitlyn Brodnick deliver raw, hilarious, and painfully honest stories about celebrity run-ins, preventive surgeries, implants, MRSA complications, hospital life, and the messy realities behind healthcare and recovery. The trio blends sharp stand-up wit with candid firsthand accounts — from meeting Matthew Broderick to designing “Coachella nipples,” navigating BRCA testing and preventative mastectomy choices, to implant ruptures, MRSA infection, sepsis, Beverly Hills surgery experiences, medical billing chaos, and auditioning while healing. Expect gut-busting jokes, tender moments, and practical takeaways about body autonomy, friendship, and resilience.Why watch/listen:- Comedy podcast with three working comedians: Isaac, Jen & Caitlyn - Honest BRCA & preventative mastectomy discussion (medical + emotional) - Implant rupture, MRSA & sepsis recovery stories with real details - Hospital anecdotes, aftercare options, and insurance/billing insight - Quirky asides: Merlin the pig, nipple design choices, audition panicTimestamps (major segments)00:00 – 02:00 — Intros & reunion banter (Isaac, Jen, Caitlyn) 02:00 – 10:00 — Matthew Broderick story & early improv jokes 10:00 – 18:30 — BRCA explained & decision for preventative mastectomy 18:30 – 28:00 — Implant design, nipple options & body-image humor 28:00 – 36:00 — Implant ruptures: silicone leakage & surgical scoop talk 36:00 – 47:00 — MRSA explained, infection risks, antibiotic therapy 47:00 – 59:00 — Hospital life: Glendale Adventist, morphine moments, shared rooms 59:00 – 1:02:00 — Insurance, billing nightmares, surgical center vs. hospital care 1:02:00 – 1:10:00 — Aftercare, luxury hotel recovery suites, comic reflections 1:10:00 – End — Rapid-fire anecdotes, sign-off from Isaac, Jen & CaitlynTarget keywords (for title, description, tags)#comedypodcast #goodtoseeyou #funnypodcast - comedy podcast episode- Isaac Abrams- Jen Bartels- Caitlyn Brodnick- BRCA gene- preventive mastectomy- double mastectomy story- breast implant rupture- MRSA infection- sepsis recovery- hospital stories- plastic surgery aftercare- celebrity encounter story- candid comedy podcastSuggested tags (copy to YouTube tags)comedy podcast, standup podcast, Isaac Abrams, Jen Bartels, Caitlyn Brodnick, BRCA, mastectomy, MRSA, sepsis, breast implants, hospital stories, plastic surgery, candid comedy