Film Fresh

Chester Goad and Jared Easley

Film Fresh offers the latest in clean, family-friendly, and faith-based entertainment. Learn about people committed to providing positive content for families and the creation process behind it all. From actors, writers, and comedians to producers, directors, makeup, and crew, we’re sharing stories, tips, and even some secrets of an industry determined to make a difference! The Film Fresh podcast highlights guests with current or developing projects outside mainstream Hollywood that are offering family-friendly entertainment alternatives and guests trying to make a positive impact within the mainstream industry. Film Fresh is produced and co-hosted by Jared Easley and Chester Goad. Co-Host Jared Easley is also Co-Founder of Podcast Movement, the largest podcasting organization and conference globally. In addition to Film Fresh, Jared is the host of the long-running Top Rated, Top Ranked professional development podcast "Starve the Doubts." (He's interviewed hundreds of influencers, high achievers, and self-starters.) Jared lives in Florida. Co-Host Chester Goad has appeared on tv, in commercials, and indie film productions. Outside Film Fresh, he’s an educator. His most recent entertainment adventure is pursuing stand-up comedy and feature film. Chester also produced and hosted two previous podcasts. He has interviewed various entertainment personalities, including TLC's Amy Roloff of Little People Big World, Josh Devine, previously of One Direction and Jeff Gilbert, formerly of Kutlass, The Skit Guys, Mike Foster of People of the Second Chance, and many others. Outside podcasting, Chester interviewed Chris Tomlin, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Colton Dixon, and others for print work. Chester lives in Tennessee. Both Chester and Jared are believers who desire to support other creatives actively developing “fresh” positive or clean family-friendly entertainment. Follow FilmFresh on Twitter or Instagram:@filmfreshpod Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasley. read less

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Comic Jeff Allen's Journey: Deep Dive into Clean Comedy Career & Faith

Comic Jeff Allen's Journey: Deep Dive into Clean Comedy Career & Faith

A live comedy favorite, Jeff Allen, Christ follower and comedian appears at churches, corporate events, and comedy venues around the country. Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film “Apostles of Comedy”, the syndicated comedy series, “Bananas” his own one hour comedy special “Happy Wife, Happy Life” (also a phrase he coined and trademarked), and the Warner Brothers comedy film “Thou Shalt Laugh”. Jeff has been featured on HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival, and his Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 100 million views. Jeff’s one man show, The American I Grew Up In offers a unique glimpse into Jeff’s crazy world, as does this episode of Film Fresh! Jeff Allen Official BioFollow Jeff Allen Comedy on Facebook Watch Jeff give his Testimony about his personal faith Jeff's Dry Bar ComedyDry Bar Comedy Comedy Central The Comedy StoreJerry Seinfeld Dennis SwanbergFollow Jeff Allen on Instagram @jallencomedyFollow Jeff's Youtube ChannelSee Jeff on Tour Booking Jeff AllenListen to Jeff on PandoraListen to or Follow Jeff on iHeart RadioQuote from Blaise Pascal: "God Shaped hole" Ecclesiastes 1:18Chester Goad and Jared Easley Co-Host Film Fresh Follow Chester Goad on TwitterFollow Jared Easley on Twitter Film Fresh Podcast on TwitterFilm Fresh Podcast on Instagram

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Comic Jeff Allen's Journey: Deep Dive into Clean Comedy Career & Faith

Comic Jeff Allen's Journey: Deep Dive into Clean Comedy Career & Faith

A live comedy favorite, Jeff Allen, Christ follower and comedian appears at churches, corporate events, and comedy venues around the country. Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film “Apostles of Comedy”, the syndicated comedy series, “Bananas” his own one hour comedy special “Happy Wife, Happy Life” (also a phrase he coined and trademarked), and the Warner Brothers comedy film “Thou Shalt Laugh”. Jeff has been featured on HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival, and his Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 100 million views. Jeff’s one man show, The American I Grew Up In offers a unique glimpse into Jeff’s crazy world, as does this episode of Film Fresh! Jeff Allen Official BioFollow Jeff Allen Comedy on Facebook Watch Jeff give his Testimony about his personal faith Jeff's Dry Bar ComedyDry Bar Comedy Comedy Central The Comedy StoreJerry Seinfeld Dennis SwanbergFollow Jeff Allen on Instagram @jallencomedyFollow Jeff's Youtube ChannelSee Jeff on Tour Booking Jeff AllenListen to Jeff on PandoraListen to or Follow Jeff on iHeart RadioQuote from Blaise Pascal: "God Shaped hole" Ecclesiastes 1:18Chester Goad and Jared Easley Co-Host Film Fresh Follow Chester Goad on TwitterFollow Jared Easley on Twitter Film Fresh Podcast on TwitterFilm Fresh Podcast on Instagram

PAX TV and Family Entertainment with Nick Schroeder

PAX TV and Family Entertainment with Nick Schroeder

Nick Schroeder is an actor having appeared in film and television. He’s also a creator, writer, producer, executive producer and a business guy which makes it no surprise that he’s now the CEO of an exciting new venture, PAX-TV. Entertainment you can trust. Learn about PAX-TVFollow PAX-TV on InstagramSupport PAX-TVSubmit your creative projectRead the synopsis of the show PAX REGNUMNick Schroeder's IMDBFollow Nick Schroeder on InstagramWashington's Armor Christian Media Conference (CONTENT Conference)Eastern Sky Theater CompanyDialect Coach Rich Swingle Proverbs 3:5Pay close attention: Follow PAX-TV on social media for updates, the NEW app, and website.Chester Goad and Jared Easley Co-Host the Film Fresh PodcastFollow our Co-Hosts!Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Matt Jordan and Gilbert Sorola from the Conference Room to the Cinema

Matt Jordan and Gilbert Sorola from the Conference Room to the Cinema

Matthew Jordan and Gilbert Sorola are the filmmakers and co-writers responsible for a newly award winning faith-based film "Counter Column". Matthew produced and appeared in the film while Gilbert Directed and appeared in it also. Both were incredibly more involved than that and we were thrilled to have them on to tell us more about their personal filmmaking process from writing and pre-production to post-production and distribution. How can you make a movie and share it with the world? Grab some tips here on Film Fresh!Watch the Counter Column Trailer Counter Column IMDBCounter Column Movie WebsiteGive and Support this independent faith based release: Counter ColumnAnatomy of a StoryFollow Counter Column on InstagramTeen ChallengeCounter Column Novel Writer Grace RankinScreenwriting for DummiesIdiots Guide to ScreenwritingMJ Multimedia YoutubeMotion Picture AssociationHanging Rock Christian Camp Camp BuffaloPine Creek CampState of IndianaUS Army DVIDS Military Videos Defense Visual InformationChristian Worldview Film Guild and Festival Goodrich Quality TheatersSantikos Movie TheatersCounter Column Movie FacebookChester Goad and Jared Easley Co-host the Film Fresh Podcast Follow our Co-Hosts!Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

T.C. Stallings Uncompromised and Unstoppable

T.C. Stallings Uncompromised and Unstoppable

TC Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television. T.C. made his feature film debut in the 2011with the hit movie, "Courageous" leading to his break-out performance as "Tony Jordan" in the 2015 hit film, "War Room". He’s also appeared in tons of shows, commercials and films, and has an exciting new Feature Film, My Brother's Keeper hitting theaters in March. In 2020, T.C. also became an Executive Producer & Show Runner for the newly formed PAX-TV Network launching out of Dallas, Texas and he’s the national brand ambassador for Clearplay, a company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options. T.C. is a wide-ranging actor, and a huge advocate for clean family entertainment .Learn more about TCLearn more about ClearPlayTC's Uncompromised Actor Coaching Program and CommunityTC's Podcast "TCS Live"Read TC's book "Eyes Fixed"Watch the My Brother's Keeper TrailerLike Comics? Godsend Faith-based UniverseFollow TC on FacebookFollow TC on InstagramFollow TC on TwitterLearn about PAX-TVTC's IMDB PageWatch the Trailer for TC's first big film: CourageousNostalgic? TC once won Animal Planet's King of the Jungle. Watch here!James 4: 13-14Psalms 139:16 Chester Goad and Jared Easley are co-hosts of the Film Fresh Podcast. Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Rebekah Cook: All about Casting & Acting

Rebekah Cook: All about Casting & Acting

Rebekah Cook is a Christ Follower, a team player, and a non-stop encourager. She lived in Spain for 20 years before moving stateside to pursue acting. She has served on cast or crew of over 30 film productions. Rebekah loves partnering with directors and actors to develop compelling characters from a script and breathe them on to screen. 2 Corinthians 1:12ActressRebekah.com Follow Rebekah on InstagramFollow Rebekah on FacebookCheck out Rebekah's IMDB page Check out the first project Rebekah cast as a casting directorThe Screenwriters Other projects Rebekah worked on were Indescribable Beyond the Mask, Polycarp and ChampionRebekah also worked on the current new release Counter ColumnChristian Worldview Film Festival and GuildFilm Fresh is Co-Hosted by Chester Goad and Jared EasleyFollow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Rik Roberts' School of Laughs

Rik Roberts' School of Laughs

Rik Roberts is a clean comedian and keynote speaker, known for being a 100% clean comedian. He’s appeared in DryBar Comedy, Pureflix Clean Comedy all stars, and Chonda Pierce’s Stand Up for Families. Rik is the resident warm-up comedian for the Huckabee show, and host of the School of Laughs Podcast. He’s found a lot of creative ways to stay busy and keep people laughing during the pandemic, and something I’m real excited about is, he was recently cast in the new movie Mayberry Man, as a Barney Fife impersonator. Rik Roberts amazing website School of Laughs Website School of Laughs Podcast Mayberry Man MovieSupport Mayberry ManFollow School of Laughs on InstagramFollow Rik Roberts on Twitter Follow School of Laughs on TwitterWatch Mayberry Man Behind the Scenes BTSWatch Rik on Dry Bar ComedyPastor Andrew Stanley: "Do for one, what you wish you could do for many." Film Fresh Podcast is co-hosted by Jared Easley and Chester Goad. Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

More than Make Up with Mary Smit

More than Make Up with Mary Smit

Mary Smit has served in the film industry for 15 years. She is a professional makeup artist, and hair stylist, and has also worked in wardrobe. She has completed over 30 feature films including Mom’s Night Out, Beyond the Mask, War Room, Like Arrows, and Overcomer and numerous short films, commercials and television work. Mary has a heart for raising up the next generation of filmmakers. When she’s not filmmaking, she serves on her church’s praise team. We hope you enjoy this episode of Film Fresh! Follow Mary on Instagram @merrysmitMary Smit’s IMDBMary Smit’s first film was Facing the Giants. Watch the trailer. Learn more about the AWANA church program Mary discussed. Mary’s favorite verse 2 Samuel 7:18Film Fresh is co-hosted by Chester Goad and Jared EasleyFollow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Writing and Producing Faith Based Films with Chip Rossetti

Writing and Producing Faith Based Films with Chip Rossetti

Chip Rossetti has dedicated his career to making movies ONLY in the Christian, Faith-Based, and Family genres, and has written, directed, and/or produced 22 feature films in these genres and has worked on tons more. He’s known for The Borrowed Christmas, 94 Feet, The Christmas Reunion, Saving Faith, Turbulent, Discarding Santa, and An Uncommon Grace.Chip and Rossetti Productions have seen their biggest success with releasing their award-winning series, The Dream Motel, and the upcoming, end of times, mini-series, The Dark.Stay Informed with the Rossetti Film Facebook PageCheck out Chip Rossetti's Book - As God Is My Witness, I Will Make My MovieRosetti Production IMDBWatch the Dream Motel on PureFlixWatch The Dream Motel on Amazon PrimeLearn more about The DarkPsalm 46:10Exodus 14:14Film Fresh Podcast is Co-Hosted by Jared Easley and Chester Goad. Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Vindication Creator Jarod O'Flaherty

Vindication Creator Jarod O'Flaherty

Jarod O’Flaherty is currently the Director and Producer for the streaming crime series, Vindication. He’s also known for My Son, and We Were There. He’s been active in film festivals and has received awards at some of those festivals. He’s also the owner of FlyRock Media.Jarod's IMDBVindication Crime SeriesFollow Jarod on Instagram We Were There DocumentaryVindication PureFlix Vindication Crime Series Amazon PrimeMicah 7:7 Chester Goad and Jared Easley are co-hosts for the Film Fresh Podcast Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Cameron Arnett: Award Winning Actor Talks Faith and Film

Cameron Arnett: Award Winning Actor Talks Faith and Film

Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater. Originally from Port Au Prince, Haiti, he’s also a film producer, director, & syndicated talk show co-host. He’s had several feature film roles---He’s been in Champion, I Still Believe, Discarded things, Tulsa, and one of his most recent roles was in Kendrick Brothers hit release, Overcomer, and the new movie Treasure Lies.Learn more about Cameron ArnettLearn more about Camy Arnett Production StudiosIMDB Cameron ArnettCameron Arnett Star Trek The Next Generation Clip Follow Cameron on InstagramFollow Cameron Arnett on FacebookSaving Destinies Chester Goad and Jared Easley are Co-Hosts for the Film Fresh PodcastFollow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Film Fresh Introduction Episode

Film Fresh Introduction Episode

Join Chester Goad and Jared Easley to discuss what Season 1 of the Film Fresh podcast is all about.Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpodFollow Film Fresh on Instagram @filmfreshpod Chester Goad and Jared Easley are your hosts for Film Fresh. Co-Host Jared Easley is also Co-Founder of Podcast Movement, the largest podcasting organization and conference globally. In addition to Film Fresh, Jared is the host of the long-running Top Rated, Top Ranked professional development podcast "Starve the Doubts." (He's interviewed hundreds of influencers, high achievers, and self-starters.) Jared lives in Florida. Co-Host Chester Goad has appeared on tv, in commercials, and indie film productions. Outside Film Fresh, he’s an educator. His most recent entertainment adventure is pursuing stand-up comedy and feature film. Chester has also produced and hosted two previous podcasts. He has interviewed various entertainment personalities, including TLC's Amy Roloff of Little People Big World, Josh Devine, previously of One Direction and Jeff Gilbert, formerly of Kutlass, The Skit Guys, Mike Foster of People of the Second Chance, and many others. Outside podcasting, Chester interviewed Chris Tomlin, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Colton Dixon, and others for print work. Chester lives in Tennessee. Both Chester and Jared desire to support other creatives actively developing “fresh” positive or clean, faith based or family-friendly entertainment.