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IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station

John Williams, Christopher Shea

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on auditions, casting, and the creative and production decisions behind film and television, typically featuring directors, producers, and filmmakers discussing specific projects and careers. Strong pitch candidates include established film and television directors, casting professionals, indie producers, and filmmakers with notable credits or festival-recognized projects; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tcsintheroom@gmail.com

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Host

John Williams - Co-host covering auditions, casting, and the creative and production processes behind film and television.

Christopher Shea - Co-host covering auditions, casting, and the creative and production processes behind film and television.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Film and television directors, producers, filmmakers, and other industry professionals with substantial project credits, festival recognition, notable collaborators, or significant network and broadcast experience.
Required Achievements:  
SXSW or other major festival premieres, Award nominations or wins, Directing or producing credits on notable film and television projects, Work with recognizable actors or major broadcast programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Fisher - Live Television Direction, Comedy, DIY Filmmaking, Collaboration, Awards-show Segments, And The Future Of Broadcast.

Keith Goldberg - Independent Film Production, Casting, Lean Filmmaking, And Bringing Kill Me From Script To Screen.

Natalie Metzger - Independent Film Production, Assembling The Cast, Supporting A First-time Director, And Protecting The Filmmakers' Vision.

Peter Warren - Directing A Genre-bending Indie Film, Supporting A First-time Director, Mental Health Themes, And Independent Production.

Dalia Rooni - Developing And Producing An Independent Feature Film, Persistence, Unconventional Production, And Creative Ownership.

Recent Topics

Casting, Filmmaking, Film, TV, Acting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station
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Erin Brown Thomas: Sundance, Directing Actors & What “Making It” Really Costs

October 05, 2026

What does it actually take to turn an idea into a film, build a career around it, and still protect the reason you wanted to make movies in the first place?Filmmaker Erin Brown Thomas joins In the Room to talk about Chasers, her ambitious one-take pilot that made history at Sundance and Slamdance, and the deeper questions about ambition, exploitation, survival, and success hiding underneath the story. Pasted markdown Pasted markdownErin gets into how she develops ideas, why some stories need ...

Joe Swanberg: The Sun Never Sets, Reinventing Indie Film & Making Movies Without Permission

September 04, 2026

Joe Swanberg returns to In the Room with a lot to catch up on.As THE SUN NEVER SETS arrives in theaters September 4, Joe takes us inside his new film starring Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith, including shooting on 35mm in Alaska, building scenes from real relationships and making a movie while parts of the emotional story were still unfolding in his own life.But we also go deep into the realities of independent filmmaking.Joe explains why he decided to produce five horror ...

Taylor Washington: GRIND, Creative Collaboration and Building a Life in Film

August 03, 2026

Award-winning director, cinematographer and producer Taylor Washington joins Heather Kofka and John Williams to discuss the winding, collaborative and often unpredictable road toward building a sustainable life in filmmaking.Taylor takes us behind the scenes of Grind, the SXSW horror satire anthology that transforms the anxieties of modern work culture into four increasingly unhinged stories. He breaks down how multiple cinematographers created distinct visual languages while keeping the film...

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Frequently asked questions

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IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station
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How do I get in touch with IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station?

IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station is hosted by John Williams and Christopher Shea. Its publicly listed email is tcsintheroom@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 IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station?

The publicly listed email for IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station: tcsintheroom@gmail.com.

How many listeners does IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station have?

Podseeker estimates IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station?

IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Film and television directors, producers, filmmakers, and other industry professionals with substantial project credits, festival recognition, notable collaborators, or significant network and broadcast experience. Common among recent guests: SXSW or other major festival premieres; Award nominations or wins; Directing or producing credits on notable film and television projects. Recent guests include Andy Fisher, Keith Goldberg, and Natalie Metzger.

How hard is it to get booked on IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station?

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

What topics does IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station cover?

Recent episodes cover Casting, Filmmaking, Film, TV, and Acting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tcsintheroom@gmail.com

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