• Life, Love & Existential Dread

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Life, Love & Existential Dread

  • Summary

  • Bryan Arata is a film composer based in Los Angeles. Nathan Shelton is an actor, writer, and director living in Chicago. The two have had a friendship spanning almost 20 years, since their early days of artistic collaboration in Southwest Missouri. After years apart working through their own fair share of trials & errors, the two decided to reconnect on a regular basis to check-in, learn, laugh, inspire, and discover what it is that makes them push forward in the crazy world of entertainment as they navigate life, love, and... existential dread! Take a listen and join the conversation!
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Episodes
  • Benevolent Bryan Strikes Again!
    Nov 12 2022

    On the season one finale of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan bring it all home as they chat about what made them decide to do the show together and the crazy learning curves involved with producing & marketing a conversational podcast comprised of "two creepy middle-aged white guys". The two look back fondly on some great discussions and special guests that have made season one a very special journey of self-discovery and reflection. Make sure to give a listen and join Bryan and Nathan in the conversation of where the show could go if they were to come back with a second season! Thanks for joining us throughout the year, and we hope you enjoy... "Benevolent Bryan Strikes Again!".

    Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Bryan Arata IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2565614/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr59 _Nathan shelton IMDB: _ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2933163/?ref_=tt_rv_t0

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at lifeloveanded@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

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    30 mins
  • SMILE For The Camera!
    Oct 26 2022

    On this special Halloween episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan are joined by good friend & fellow Arcane Productions Founder, Kevin Keppy, fresh from his recent featured role in the #1 US Box Office Sensation (2 weeks running) "SMILE". These three longtime friends discuss developing their past collaborations and where their unique skills have taken them in their current creative pursuits, especially in regard to the Horror genre. Kevin discusses his fascinating experiences learning, growing, and "making it" as a working creature performer and actor in L.A., as well as what led him to his recent horrifically memorable featured roles in "Smile" and the new Netflix horror anthology from Guillermo Del Toro, "The Cabinet of Curiosities". This haunting episode is a trick AND treat all rolled into one with... "SMILE for the Camera!".

    Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Kevin Keppy IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4698362/?ref_=fn_al_nm_0 SMILE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15474916/reference/ Guillermo Del Toro's "The Cabinet of Curiosities: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8415836/reference/ The Quest: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11852810/reference/ Shadow Bound The Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3374210/reference/ EVERYTHING: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3711396/reference/

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at lifeloveanded@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

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    58 mins
  • Is That a Horse Head in your Bed, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?!
    Sep 17 2022

    On this special episode of Life, Love, & Existential Dread - Bryan and Nathan are joined by good friend & former collaborator, Allen Marsh, fresh from his recent featured role in Paramount Plus' "THE OFFER". As the trio chat about their humble roots of independent filmmaking in Missouri to their current lives in Los Angeles and Chicago, many laughs are shared. While discussing the highs and lows of auditioning and the crazy casting process of Hollywood, Allen enlightens the guys about what it was like to take a step back from the limelight for a few years before returning and working now more than ever! A chance to hear this conversation is truly an offer you can't refuse, in "Is That a Horse Head in your Bed, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?!".

    Find more information on topics discussed in the episode... Allen Marsh IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2956809/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The Offer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111040/reference/ Nine Grounds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1175507/reference/ Faith Case- Investigating the Truth: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1956488/reference/ Faith Case-Fruit of the Spirit: https://www.christianbook.com/faith-case-fruit-of-the-spirit/9781607310013/pd/310013 People In Motion: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1956596/reference/

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Bryan & Nathan love to hear from listeners of the show. If you love what you hear (or hate it) hit us up! We value your unique perspectives, insights, and even topic ideas for future episodes. Reach out to the show at lifeloveanded@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLEDPodcast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLEDPodcast or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lledpodcast2/ . Discord information coming soon...

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    57 mins

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