Triumph & Disaster

Robin Petgrave is the second Elon Musk that you may not have heard of yet, but will. Robin is a self-made philanthropist, entrepreneur, mentor, leader, pilot, teacher, visionary, and creator and founder of Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum in Los Angeles. He truly is the real life most interesting man in the world. I'm so happy to have him on the show. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Stand up comedian Fahim Anwar(Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Neighbors, Conan, Last Call with Carson Daly) stops by at The World Famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip to talk comedy with host Cameron McHarg. (Extra: brief special appearance by Lance Cantstopolis!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

World famous tattoo artist, designer, influencer, and creator of Instagram's Lost Art of the Gentleman, Luke Wessman talks with host Cameron McHarg about their mutual blue collar roots, the influence of the samurai Bushido warrior code and the influence of the warrior poets on him, ideas about masculinity and manhood in relation with the #metoo movement, and the importance of empathy and understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

A short episode with cinematographer and photographer Angel Colmenares recorded at his studio in Seattle. Angel was born in Cuba, and talks about his newest love and obsession, tintype photography with cameras and lenses that are more than 150 years old. Angel talks about how he overcame the loss of his right eye and his creative process, and then actually shot a couple of tintype of host Cameron McHarg. See it at www.triumphanddisasterblog.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend and World Champion, Rigan Machado talks about doing what you love in your life and not being afraid to fail as many times as it takes to get where you want to go. We also discuss how training in martial arts like Jiu Jitsu or Systema can help you in any creative endeavor and even make you a better person. Mention that you heard about him on the "Triumph & Disaster" podcast, and he'll train you for a free class at The Academy Beverly Hills! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Eagle Yu, butcher extraordinaire and founder and owner of Aged Butchery, stops by a German beer garden for a conversation with host Cameron McHarg about what the deal is with grass fed vs. pasture raised, why going local isn't just for hipsters on unicycles, why most meat at grocery stores is horrible, and everything about how and what it is that makes a great steak. Fascinating episode! Don't miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Photographer Mickey Strider talks about his friendship with legendary comedian Bill Hicks, growing up in Baltimore around people like John Waters, and his rise from PA to producer to a celebrated photographer. This was a great conversation about the creative process recorded over beers at an incredible dive bar in the Salton Sea. Don't miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

This week, editor of MovieViral and host of Podcasting Them Softly, Frank Mengarelli pops in for a conversation about millennials and the state of film criticism today, Mark Pellington, Abel Ferrara, Matthew Wilder, Harvey Keitel, 70’s Cinema, and the joys of Dolph Lundgren and the return of Ivan Drago. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Chris Gore is the founder of Film Threat magazine and host the Film Threat podcast. He also authored, The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made and The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide (among others). Chris has appeared on and hosted Attack of the Show, The X Show, and The New Movie Show with Chris Gore. Wherever you find film or geek culture, Chris Gore is there leading the way. We had a conversation behind Meltdown Comics on Sunset Blvd. before a pre ComicCon party. and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Chris Lowe went from a rough upbringing as a young artist in a blue collar neighborhood to becoming arguably the most sought after A-List celebrity designer and home builder in Los Angeles (Domaen), and he did it all being completely self-taught and self-made. We smoked cigars and talk over tequila at his horse ranch about his friendship with the late Chris Cornell as well as his views on creativity, success, and manhood and what it takes to achieve it all --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Director Mark Pellington (Arlington Road, The Mothman Prophecies, I Melt with You) makes his second appearance on the T&D podcast to talk with host Cameron McHarg about punk rock, old record stores, concept albums, the premise of the one object that you would save from a house fire, and how all those kinds of things bleed into his filmmaking today after the release of his film The Last Word and fresh off of finishing his latest film, Nostalgia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Screenwriters and filmmakers Mathew Wilder and Daniel Freedman both return for a special episode on the conversation of cinema. What is it exactly that makes a good movie good? These are some of the topics around film that we explore in this special movie lovers episode. (Sound levels are low in this particular episode, so you may have to increase the volume. Our apologies.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Daniel Freedman is a professional screenwriter, comic book author, and director. He's also an old friend of host Cameron McHarg, and he stops by for an interesting talk about the brutal movie pitching and development process, the state of and comparison of movies vs. TV today and the surreal direction and state of our growing culture of conformity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Eric Curtis, the photographic genius behind Fallen Superheroes and Mime Very Own Book and much more drops in talk with with host Cameron McHarg about his unique work, which is always painfully funny with a touch of melancholy sadness. Among his many admirers include the likes of David Lynch. He talks about his process, how he makes it all happen, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Producer Chady Eli Mattar stops by for a great conversation with host Cameron McHarg about his views on filmmaking, his upcoming film Eiffel, his personal story about coming up from war torn Lebanon to pursue the American dream, and the drive and attitude that it takes to create something and make it a reality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, The Shape of Water) is known as the modern Lon Chaney and the new Man of 1000 Faces. He's the most famous man in the world who you actually may not recognize. Doug stops by to catch up with host Cameron McHarg live on the mic after not seeing each other for 10 years. Don't miss this open and honest conversation with a living legend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Former British Royal Marine commando officer, actor, and leadership consultant, Nick Jermyn talks with host Cameron McHarg about the power of vulnerability, meditation, defying expectations, leadership, and creativity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Distiller Miller Duvall drops in for a talk with host Cameron McHarg about how he makes and produces gin and vodka at The Spirit Guild in Los Angeles, all while being a professional screenwriter and frontman for his ban, The Brunch Crowd. Great guy and episode. Make sure to listen in and find out how and where to order his top of the line hooch! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Writer/Director Matthew Wilder (Dog Eat Dog) talks about Eddie Bunker, drive-in movies, and his latest project with Paul Schrader, Nic Cage, and Willem Dafoe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support

Former T&D guest Kevin Shulman stops by to join writer/director Matthew Wilder (Dog Eat Dog) and host Cameron McHarg for a wiseass and funny off the cuff roundtable about movies and politics at a sidewalk cafe in Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/triumphanddisaster/support