Free Willy | with guest Jason James Richter (Free Willy, The Little Things, The NeverEnding Story III)

06/27/23 • 58 min

HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun.
On today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about one the most beloved films of a generation, FREE WILLY. And sitting down with them today is none other than the troubled whale-lover himself and star of the franchise, Jason James Richter.
Being Richter's first film, they dive deep into many personal experiences, including how he was "discovered", and what was more intimating - the orcas or Michael Madsen? Incredible stories of security on and off set... and we finally answer the mystery of just what WAS that sheet-cake, and was ketchup a normal condiment in Oregon in the 90's for cake?
As always, we invite you to grab a beverage and enjoy the stories, and reminisce with us. Our friends over at Misguided Spirits help us design and bring to you the perfect cocktail to enjoy alongside all our episodes.
This particular cocktail was designed by mixologist Lea Marie Logan from Belle Reve in NYC, aptly named the FREE WILLY!
Here's how you do it:
pinch of salt
x3 cucumber slices
pinch of mint 3/4 leaves
.5 simple syrup
Muddle
Add 1oz lime
2oz MISGUIDED gin
Top with soda water (preferred, Topo Chico if you've got it)
And finish with x2 "Free Willy" spritz (aromatic spritzer of coconut oil salt water solution)
Then bonus, rim glass with nori dust seaweed
Sit back, relax and enjoy HAPPY HOUR FLIX!
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is produced by James Allerdyce and Lori Kay, and hosted by Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy.
Main Title is by Johnny Mineo.

Happy Hour Flix | Movies You Love

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Announcing: Happy Hour Flix | All About The Movies We Love

We are beyond excited to finally announce our new podcast, HAPPY HOUR FLIX!
It's been a longtime coming, and glad we are finally here to share something so personal for us.
HHF is a light-hearted, casual chat with industry guests and friends about the stories behind the making of popular films and cult classics as well as their impact on our lives.
Each episode centers around a film or TV show of special meaning and interest to our guest, diving into the fun and pivotal stories behind them.
Remember that movie?! So do we!
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is produced by James Allerdyce and Lori Kay, and hosted by Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy.
Main Title is by Johnny Mineo.
From the team behind Independent Filmmaker's Guide.

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SE7EN | with guest Matt Walton (Mindhunter, No Hard Feelings, Burn After Reading)

HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun.

On this episode, Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about the unforgettable suspense masterpiece, SE7EN. And to dive into all of the disturbing “pieces” is David Fincher alum, and friend Matt Walton.

It’s 1995, and everyone wants to know what’s in the box. Did the audience actually see anything in it? What was Mills’ real sin? And where is this story actually set? Is it Dante’s Purgatory?

No matter the answers, solving these mysteries makes us thirsty...so always, we invite you to grab a beverage and enjoy the stories, and reminisce with us. Our friends over at Misguided Spirits help us design and bring to you the perfect cocktail to enjoy alongside all our episodes.

This particular cocktail was designed by mixologist Dan Gotten from Zou Zou's* in NYC, the Gluttonous Envy!

Here's how you kill it:

2 dash spicy

0.25oz ginger

0.5oz hibiscus syrup

0.5oz velvet falernum

0.25oz Averna

0.75oz lime

0.75oz Pisco

0.75oz MISGUIDED Bathhouse John’s Well Dressed

0.75oz MISGUIDED Queen’s Red Sky rum

.025oz penchant for mind-bending murder mysteries

Sit back, relax and enjoy HAPPY HOUR FLIX!

*Zou Zou’s is a lively and modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Manhattan West NYC. The menu is inspired by and celebrates the cuisine and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean region, bringing in influences from Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, among others. And the food is great and the cocktails... exceptional.

HAPPY HOUR FLIX is produced by James Allerdyce and Lori Kay, and hosted by Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy.

Main Title is by Johnny Mineo.
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Happy Hour Flix | Movies You Love