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Documentary First podcast

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Documentary First

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  Christian Taylor  

Documentary First is your bi-weekly podcast exploring the craft of documentary filmmaking. Each episode features in-depth interviews with filmmakers, industry experts, and professionals, providing valuable tips and behind-the-scenes insights on how powerful documentaries are made. Whether you're a seasoned documentarian, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about documentary storytelling, you'll find expert advice, creative inspiration, and practical knowledge. Tune in and discover what it takes to create compelling documentaries that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.

Documentary First is your bi-weekly podcast exploring the craft of documentary filmmaking. Each episode features in-depth interviews with filmmakers, industry experts, and professionals, providing valuable tips and behind-the-scenes insights on how powerful documentaries are made. Whether you're a seasoned documentarian, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about documentary storytelling, you'll find expert advice, creative inspiration, and practical knowledge. Tune in and discover what it takes to create compelling documentaries that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.

 

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#268

Episode 266 | Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Susan Lacy, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” Interview

Susan Lacy—the iconic creator of PBS’s American Masters and one of the most influential vo... more

04 Dec 2025

59 MINS

59:37

04 Dec 2025

#267

Episode 265 | Harvesting the Power of Connections: “The Price of Milk” Docuseries Filmmaker Intervie...

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor welcomes back Emmy-nominated d... more

22 Nov 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:14

22 Nov 2025

#266

Episode 264 | Billy Joel: Telling the Story Behind the Musician (with Jessica Levin)

In this episode of Documentary First, Christian sits down with filmmaker Jessica Levin, co... more

06 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:28

06 Nov 2025

#265

Episode 263 | Crowdfunding for Filmmakers — Lessons from the UnScarred Campaign

In this episode of Documentary First, return guestfilmmaker Elise Jaffe, first-time direct... more

23 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:40

23 Oct 2025

#264

Episode 262 | Why Josh Roush Made “Long Lonesome Highway: The Michael Parks Story”

In this episode of Documentary First, filmmaker Josh Roush opens up about his deeply perso... more

09 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:20

09 Oct 2025

#263

Episode 261 | Doc First Members Have Entered the Chat

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor opens up with heartfelt person... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:50

24 Sep 2025

#262

Episode 260: "Saving Private Ryan": How to Really Listen to a Veteran - Part 2

In Part 2 of our crossover with [MovieRob Minute] (https://movierobminute.com/home/) WWII ... more

11 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:34

11 Sep 2025

#261

Episode 259 | “Saving Private Ryan”: How to Really Listen to a Veteran - Part 1

In this powerful crossover episode, Christian Taylor joins Rob of [MovieRob Minute] (https... more

27 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:55

27 Aug 2025

#260

Episode 258 | "Saving Private Ryan": Corey Johnson (D-Day, Camaraderie, John Williams) - Movie Rob M...

In Part 2 of this special Movie Rob Minute episode, Christian and Corey Johnson continue t... more

14 Aug 2025

51 MINS

51:46

14 Aug 2025

#259

Episode 257 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - P...

In Part 2 of this powerful interview, Emmy-winning producer Steve Cohen reflects on his 50... more

24 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:22

24 Jul 2025

#258

Episode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - P...

Inthis profoundly moving first installment of a two-part episode, Documentary First host C... more

16 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:12

16 Jul 2025

#257

Episode 255 | Creating Unique Soundscapes -- Scoring for Documentary Films w/ Panu Aaltio

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with Finnish film co... more

02 Jul 2025

47 MINS

47:09

02 Jul 2025

#256

Episode 254 | "Saving Private Ryan": Corey Johnson's Cameo & Our WWII Documentary Journey - Part 1

In this special Documentary First episode, Christian steps off the beaten path to share an... more

18 Jun 2025

51 MINS

51:04

18 Jun 2025

#255

Episode 253 | Revitalizing Communities: The Heirloom Project with Josh Nowell & Jim Rasberry

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor and co-host Hunter Taylor are ... more

05 Jun 2025

54 MINS

54:45

05 Jun 2025

#254

Episode 252 | Inside Acting with Corey Johnson: From the Stage to the Screen and Beyond

In this episode, Hollywood actor Corey Johnson takes us behind the scenes of his dynamic c... more

22 May 2025

52 MINS

52:35

22 May 2025

#253

Episode 251 | Corey Johnson on Hollywood Acting, Documentary Narration & Storytelling, Part I

Ever wonder how a college theater kid makes it big as a Hollywood character actor and reno... more

08 May 2025

48 MINS

48:59

08 May 2025

#252

Episode 250 | Blake Lively’s Hollywood Harassment Showdown – with Entertainment Lawyer Anne Easton

What happens when a Hollywood star stands up to sexual harassment on set? In this episode,... more

24 Apr 2025

59 MINS

59:07

24 Apr 2025

#251

Episode 249 | How Greg Fitzpatrick Became a Stuntman, Part 1

Get ready to ride shotgun through Hollywood’s wild side! In this electrifying episode of D... more

10 Apr 2025

50 MINS

50:52

10 Apr 2025

#250

Episode 248: Deep Talks with an Entertainment Lawyer - Part 1

In this exciting episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor welcomes Anne Easton,... more

26 Mar 2025

55 MINS

55:17

26 Mar 2025

#249

Episode 247 | Eric Gardner, Director of ”Confessions of a CEO”

Are you fascinated by the power of storytelling and the secrets behind captivating documen... more

14 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:43

14 Mar 2025

#248

Episode 246 | Liz Carpenter, Mover and Shaker in US Politics - Part 2

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with filmmakers Abby... more

06 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:43

06 Mar 2025

#247

Episode 245 | Liz Carpenter, Mover and Shaker in US Politics

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor engages with filmmakers Abby G... more

01 Mar 2025

48 MINS

48:59

01 Mar 2025

#246

Episode 244 | Film Entrepreneurship w/ Teddy Cannon

In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with seasoned media ... more

23 Feb 2025

57 MINS

57:17

23 Feb 2025

#245

Episode 243 | Q&A With East Coast Filmmaker Robin Hamilton

In this powerful episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with Emmy-w... more

30 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:52

30 Jan 2025

#244

Episode 242 | Interview with Mt. Everest Explorer: Alex Harz

In this episode, filmmaker and Mount Everest summiteer Alex Harz takes us on a breathtakin... more

16 Jan 2025

44 MINS

44:29

16 Jan 2025

#243

Episode 241 | "A Remarkable 2024" Retrospective Company Update

In this episode, the team reflects on a groundbreaking year in documentary filmmaking. Fro... more

20 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:26

20 Dec 2024

#242

Episode 240 | Documentary First's Next Steps w/ Jake Taylor

In this episode of Documentary First, hosts Christian and Jake Taylor focus on the journey... more

05 Dec 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:12

05 Dec 2024

#241

Episode 239 | A Fresh Take on Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci - PBS

In this captivating episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with fil... more

19 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:23

19 Nov 2024