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From Passion to Paycheck

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on creative professionals building careers in film, television, music, and related fields, featuring external guests who work as directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, and showrunners. Agencies could credibly pitch established or emerging entertainment-industry practitioners with substantial production credits, distinctive career paths, or entrepreneurial experience; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 38

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 65 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

parsock@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Working film and television professionals with meaningful production credits, specialized creative expertise, or demonstrated success building an independent or entrepreneurial career. Relevant candidates may include directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, showrunners, and creators.
Required Achievements:  
Credits on notable film or television productions, Experience creating, directing, writing, producing, or editing professional projects, Recognition through industry nominations or awards, Development or production of independent or international projects, Successful progression across multiple entertainment-industry roles

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Passarelli - Building A Long-term Cinematography Career, Working Across Film And Television Productions, International Production Challenges, And Navigating Creative Work On Major Projects.

Jason Gurvitz - Producing Independent Films, International And Cross-border Filmmaking, Managing A Multi-hyphenate Creative Career, And Developing Co-productions.

Alec Engerson - Moving From Development Into Writers' Rooms, Working As A Writer's Assistant, Developing Screen Projects, And Building A Career In Television Writing.

Alyson Fouse - Building A Television Writing And Producing Career, Creating And Running Comedy Series, Career Persistence, And Developing Opportunities Without Established Industry Connections.

Doug Hannah - Transitioning From Editing To Directing, Expanding Into Producing, Developing A Television Career, And Progressing Through Increasingly Senior Production Roles.

Recent Topics

Film, TV, Creative Careers, Music, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
From Passion to Paycheck
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Craig Siebels, Producing Director / Executive Producer: CROSS; THE GREATEST; BURN NOTICE; GOOD SAM

September 04, 2026

Executive producer Craig Siebels launched his television career on the hit series BURN NOTICE, where he began as art director and production designer before fully transitioning into what he is most known for today, as producing director on TV series that have blown up on a global scale. His decades of work include shows like Fox’s Marvel series THE GIFTED; CBS's BLOOD & TREASURE and his latest work directing and executive producing Amazon Prime Video’s massive crime thriller CROSS. Along the ...

Joe Passarelli, Cinematographer - ANOMALISA; SCORPION; ULTRA CITY SMITHS; FRANKENHOLE

August 24, 2026

Joe Passarelli, DP, has been working as a cinematographer in Hollywood for over two decades on projects including the Oscar-Nominated stop-motion Charlie Kaufman written film ANOMALISA and the upcoming action film SCORPION starring Aaron Eckhart; TV series such as ULTRA CITY SMITHS and FRANKENHOLE; and music videos for artists including THE WEEKND —- his work has brought him all over the United States and to cities abroad where he learned to definitely navigate language, cultural, and Covid o...

Jason Gurvitz Part 2: Producing Indie Film in Columbia - the ins and outs from a Multi-Hyphenate

August 03, 2026

Tri-lingual multi-hyphenate Director, Writer, Producer and Actor, Jason Gurvitz spoke with us previously - but in this episode we get way more in-depth about his extensive work producing independent films in Columbia with his two partners via their production label wild House.With a slate of four upcoming Columbian co-productions, and years of previous work both in the U.S. and Columbia — not to mention other international regions we will not cover today — Jason’s perspective straddles both c...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with From Passion to Paycheck?

Its publicly listed email is parsock@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for From Passion to Paycheck?

The publicly listed email for From Passion to Paycheck: parsock@gmail.com.

How many listeners does From Passion to Paycheck have?

Podseeker estimates From Passion to Paycheck reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for From Passion to Paycheck?

From Passion to Paycheck typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working film and television professionals with meaningful production credits, specialized creative expertise, or demonstrated success building an independent or entrepreneurial career. Relevant candidates may include directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, showrunners, and creators. Common among recent guests: Credits on notable film or television productions; Experience creating, directing, writing, producing, or editing professional projects; Recognition through industry nominations or awards. Recent guests include Joe Passarelli, Jason Gurvitz, and Alec Engerson.

How hard is it to get booked on From Passion to Paycheck?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does From Passion to Paycheck cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, TV, Creative Careers, Music, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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