{"podcast":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast with Billy Barnes","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","podcast_index_feed_id":7673168,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6A8eU_wkQ2rw93PuxIQgZw","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/1776705642039-b13c95f5-2054-4aaa-ab5a-136dcfc151fd.jpeg","author":"Thnklab Productions","episode_count":12,"summary":"The Hollywood Rebooted podcast, hosted by award-winning filmmaker Billy Barnes, offers a raw and unfiltered look at the grit, grind, and gear fueling the modern film industry. Barnes, known for his \"Swiss Army Knife\" approach to production, sits down with the visionary men and women behind your favorite shows—from award-winning editors and producers to celebrated actors and directors. Together, they peel back the curtain on the \"New Hollywood\" landscape, where traditional gatekeepers are being bypassed in favor of DIY mentalities and self-distribution. The show explores the reality of making the leap to long-form storytelling in an era where personal branding and creative independence are just as vital as a polished reel. Designed as both a roadmap and a masterclass, the podcast serves as an essential resource for those looking to break into the industry or veterans aiming to pivot within a rapidly shifting studio system. By highlighting practical strategies for maintaining creative momentum and navigating the business of independent production, Hollywood Rebooted empowers creators to take control of their own narratives. Whether you are curious about the technical nuances of a so…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168"},"episode":{"title":"Hollywood Rebooted Podcast | From His Garage to a Galaxy Far Far Away, Chris Bartlett","slug":"hollywood-rebooted-podcast-from-his-garage-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away-chris-bartlett","published_at":"2026-03-16T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-from-his-garage-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away-chris-bartlett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168","url":"https://youtu.be/aCCn3kofkgs","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/697426af9252830699ed4dc2/e/69b332b791324664df91767c/media.mp3","summary":"From tinkering in his garage to working in a galaxy far, far away—this is the ultimate \"dream job\" success story. The man behind the gold mask (and 19 other characters!) joins us on Hollywood Rebooted Podcast. Ever wondered how someone actually becomes a Star Wars droid? Today, we’re sitting down with Chris Bartlett, the incredible performer and artist who has brought C-3PO and nearly 20 other iconic droids and creatures to life in the Star Wars universe. Chris didn’t just wait for a phone call from Lucasfilm—he built his own future. We dive deep into his journey of building high-end droid costumes in his garage, a passion project that eventually landed him his dream job on the set of The Mandalorian. Chris shares what it was really like going from a fan-builder to sharing scenes with icons like Pedro Pascal, the legendary Carl Weathers, and the formidable Werner Herzog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"From tinkering in his garage to working in a galaxy far, far away—this is the ultimate \"dream job\" success story. The man behind the gold mask (and 19 oth…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4536,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/episodes/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-from-his-garage-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away-chris-bartlett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-from-his-garage-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away-chris-bartlett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}