Daniel Goldfarb Screenwriter The incredible Daniel Goldfarb, a two-time Emmy nominee, was this week’s guest in the Basement! In this episode, Professor Suarez and Goldfarb talk about the intricate work behind writing for a television show, as well as what makes a good script. As he talks about this, he also gives fantastic advice to anyone looking to become a screenwriter, regardless of where you are in the process of learning. Later on, they discuss Goldfarb’s hit TV show on Max, Julia. From researching how to embody Julia Child herself to casting her character, everything you want to know [...]

Noah J. Ricketts Actor The Basement’s esteemed guest this week is the fabulous actor, Noah J. Ricketts! In the episode, Professor Suarez and Ricketts have an in-depth discussion about what acting means to Ricketts and how he goes about getting into the characters he plays. Later on, Ricketts’ discusses his most recent work in his role as Frankie Hines in the new television miniseries Fellow Travelers. He also takes the time to detail how his character is a revolutionary for the queer and drag communities at the time that the show takes place in the 1950s. If you want [...]

Patrick Howe Production Designer Five-time Emmy award-winning production designer, Patrick Howe is FSB’s extraordinary guest for this week. In this episode, Professor Suarez and Howe have an in-depth discussion about the intricacies of the work Howe does as an on-set designer, as well as the time management skills that are a must-have while working in both the theater and film industries. Howe details all these aspects while talking about his most recent work on the world-renowned TV show, Only Murders in the Building. If you’re an “Only Murders'' fan, then you don’t want to miss this episode! Audio Podcasts [...]

Paul Leary  Electronic Musician, Professor at SUNY Oswego Paul Leary, a talented electronic musician and a professor at SUNY Oswego, is our special guest this week on FSB. Professor Suarez had the opportunity to ask Leary about what music means to him and the ways in which students can be successful in any industry they choose in the future. Later they discuss electronic music and the process he undergoes, as well as Leary’s first-ever album. Be sure to check out this latest episode! Audio Podcasts Meet Our [...]

Diego Vicentini Film Director & Writer Diego Vicentini, talented Venezuelan filmmaker, is our special guest to kick off FSB's newest season. Professor Suarez had the opportunity to talk with Vicentini about his debut and overnight success of his first feature film, Simón. The film has been chosen to represent Venezuela at the 38th Goya Awards. In this conversation, Suarez and Vicentini also discuss film-making cost and distribution, film marketing and promotion as well as exciting and very personal upcoming projects for the Venezuelan film director. Be sure not to miss this engaging conversation! Audio Podcasts [...]

Marcus Rutherford Actor British actor Marcus Rutherford visited the basement! On this occasion, we had the pleasure of talking with the actor who brings to life the character of Perrin Aybara in the acclaimed Amazon Prime miniseries The Wheel of Time. Not only is Marcus a first-class actor who has built his career thanks to his talent and hard work, but he is a lovely human being and worthy of the success coming his way. We spoke about his love for acting, his beginnings, his connection with the role of Perrin, and his upcoming projects. This inspirational conversation is [...]

Dennis Lehane Novelist, Screenwriter and TV Producer In this new episode of From Suarez’s Basement, I had the unique opportunity to pick the brain of Dennis Lehane who is the writer behind the acclaimed limited series on Apple TV “Black Bird.” In our conversation we explore Dennis’ impressive career as a novelist with more than twelve novels successfully published and four of them adapted for film and television. We spoke about creative writing and the process of adapting a novel into a script. Specifically, how he adapted the memoir of “Black Bird” into a TV series as his role [...]

Harrison Greenbaum Stand Comedian, Writer and Magician from America's got talent Imagine graduating at the top of your class from the Psychology school at the prestigious Harvard University and deciding, right after, to move careers to become a stand-up comedian. It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Our special guest for this episode, the successful stand-up comedian and comedy writer Harrison Greenbaum, did this, and it has paid off big time for him. Harrison has his own stand-up comedy show in Las Vegas as part of the famous Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil, performing seven nights a [...]

Lyn Paolo Costumer Designer Emmy-Award Winner for her talented work as a costume designer on the television series "The West Wing," Lyn Paola visited us in the basement. We spoke to the designer about her latest Netflix project, Queen Charlotte, and what it means to work on such a large-scale project. She explained the intimate relationship between character development, acting, and her work as a costume designer. "Only when an actor puts on a costume will the real success of your work as a designer be uncovered," Paolo says. She is also well known for her work on Netflix's [...]

Joseph Lee Actor Joseph Lee is a Korean-American actor and fine artist from West Lafayette, Indiana. He is best known for playing a main role in Netflix’s show, Beef (2023), as well as NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-2023). Professional actor and fine artist Joseph Lee visits Suarez’s Basement to narrate his journey from being a young, creative child in school plays to landing a lead role on a top Netflix show. Acting can be one of the most challenging things to learn, and Joseph Lee reassures everyone that it is not only a natural talent, but a craft to be [...]