ROUTE 30 MOVIE PODCAST

EPISODE 33 - YORK PREMIERE

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:22:07 -0400

South Central Pennsylvania can't get enough of ROUTE 30, so we took the goodwill tour to Historic York, PA. On hand for the premiere at the Strand-Capitol Theater were: John Putch, Mister Ed, Alicia Fusting, Dan Poole, Carl Schurr and Wil Love.

EPISODE 32 - GETTYSBURG PREMIERE

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:31:51 -0400

The long anticipated local premiere of ROUTE 30 occurred September 27, 2008 in Gettysburg, PA. Over 800 attended the action packed evening and even a few were turned away. After the film the cast and crew participated in a spirited Q&A session complete with door prizes. The good will tour kicks off with this episode. Enjoy!

EPISODE 31 - THE COTTAGE, HON!

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:02:58 -0400

While shooting your independent movie in PA, be sure to patronize the finest pub in the keystone state. Where pitchers of Yuengling flow freely next to giant bucks of hot-wings. The Cottage Pub in Chambersburg, PA. The official commissary of the ROUTE 30 movie.

www.gotothecottage.com

EPISODE 30 - LEGENDS OF TOTEM POLE

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 01:14:38 -0400

We shot a lot of ROUTE 30 at this summer theater nestled in the mountains of south central PA. Let's have a little history lesson shall we? Paul Mills Holmes has been working at the theater steadily since 1971. Find out how good his is with facts in this new episode.

www.totempoleplayhouse.org

EPISODE 29 - STONY BROOK

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:09:20 -0400

Say hello to ALAN INKLES and his wonderful Stony Brook Film Festival. The best damn FF you’ll ever show your movie at. Alan hosted ROUTE 30 in July for its world premiere. 1000 folks saw the movie. Good times.

www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com

EPISODE 28 - GENTLEMEN ARTISTS OF CALEDONIA

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:13:41 -0400

Carl Schurr and Wil Love have been helming the ship at Totem Pole Playhouse since the late Bill Putch left the post in 1983. Hundreds of plays, thousands of happy audiences and now playing roles in ROUTE 30. What more could anyone want? Find out more by watching their podcast. And stay tuned, this story will continue.

EPISODE 27 - MIM'S HOAGIES

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:09:23 -0400

When shooting a movie in Fayetteville, PA, make sure to stop off at MIM’S HOAGIES for a tasty sandwich and some Gibble’s potato chips. Steve and his mom Pat Gilbert fed us often while shooting Route 30. They even provided some pizza boxes to use in the film. Thanks MIM’S!

EPISODE 26 - THE MAZZ

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:18:51 -0400

LARRY MAZZEO of Matchframe Video fame has provided post production film services for JOHN PUTCH and his rebel films since 1997. Find out about Larry’s previous life as a child star right here. Thanks for everything, Mazz!

www.matchframevideo.com

EPISODE 25 - EDENVILLE QUARRY

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:30:36 -0400

A local swimming hole and adolescent landmark for every young person in the Chambersburg area, the EDENVILLE QUARRY was one of the great locations used for ROUTE 30. Special thanks goes out to CAROL & BARRY HAMILTON and SHELDA TIMMONS and family for graciously allowing the production to shoot scenes there. Check it out.

EPISODE 24 - PATRICK'S VIRTUAL MIX

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:33:04 -0400

Sound design genius Patrick Giraudi unleashes his talents on ROUTE 30, his 3rd collaboration with filmmaker JOHN PUTCH. Enjoy getting to know the ever congenial Patrick, then hire him to do sound design/mixing on all your films.

www.virtualmix.com

EPISODE 23 - ACES & EIGHTY-EIGHTS

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:06:28 -0400

ACE BAKER composes and performs yet another brilliant score for director JOHN PUTCH. He really outdoes himself this time. The score ran the gamut from americana piano, backwoods jaw harp and dobro to spiffy ragtime. Watch Ace in some funny old footage from a hair band called Mother’s Finest that he rocked out in back in the 80’s. Contact Ace to write music for your film or TV project whenever possible.

www.acebaker.com

EPISODE 22 - A MIGHTY KATE

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:29:06 -0400

Faster than a speeding Coors light silver bullet. Able to stay awake during shooting. Downing buckets of wings and gallons of Yings. KATE MURPHY was so valuable to Route 30 that she became known as Mighty Kate, the über crew member. See her in action right here!

Seriously....Kate rocks!

‘yeah man’ - KM

EPISODE 21 - EFFECT THIS

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:27:40 -0400

Visual Effects wizard KEVIN KUTCHAVER talks us through the hundreds of effects shots that madman director John Putch demanded for the film. As of this posting, KK and JP are still talking....mostly about computers and cool mac stuff. Route what?

Kevin’s Website:
http://himaniproductions.com/

EPISODE 20 - THE CAMERA EYE

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:37:18 -0400

KEITH J. DUGGAN, known to many as ‘Digital Duggan’ has shot 3 movies with John Putch. The multi-award winning Bachelorman & Mojave Phone Booth. When KJD took to the woods to lens Route 30, he was reunited with many cast and crew members from those previous adventures. Check out Keith’s website sometime to learn more about the myth behind the man.

www.thecameraeye.com
www.keithjduggan.com

EPISODE 19 - ANDY FROM WAYNESBORO

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:23:46 -0400

ANDY GEHMAN is from Waynesboro, PA and signed on as Production Assistant. His job ranged from camera assistant, boom, actor pickups and anything else we could think of. Since Route 30, Andy and his brother Mike have purchased an HVX200 P2 camera and are heading west to settle in San Francisco. Good luck, Andy! South central Pennsylvania will never be the same.

EPISODE 18 - DAN POOLE FROM BAWLMER

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:15:36 -0400

DAN POOLE hails from Baltimore, MD where he enjoys hard-shell crab with Old Bay seasoning. DP is currently in post production on his first indie feature titled “The Photon Effect.” Find out why Dan was cast as Golfer Guy in Route 30 right here, hon! For more info about Dan Poole and his movies, visit:

www.alphadogproductions.net

EPISODE 17 - BACK TO THE WOODS

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:32:18 -0400

CURTIS ARMSTRONG returned to Fayetteville to play Ned in Route 30. A place he has not been in over 15 years. He was both alarmed and delighted that the house he stayed in as a Totem Poler was trapped in time. Even more fun was that the Lodge also played as his character’s home.

EPISODE 16 - HUMMING AND STRUMMING BOB

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:22:55 -0400

Sing along with cast member BOB ROMANUS of Poppa’s Kitchen as he explains the use of one of his songs in Route 30.

Bob and song writing partner Steve Feldman’s music can be found at:

www.poppaskitchen.com
www.robertromanus.com

EPISODE 15 - FOX 43 NEWS

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:39:59 -0400

Denise DiNunzio reports from the set of ROUTE 30. Is that a sasquatch behind her?

EPISODE 14 - SPECIAL EDITION

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:37:52 -0400

Bigfoot spotted on south mountain! To find out more, play this episode.

EPISODE 13 - EYEBALL & HAT ACTING

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:35:44 -0400

KEVIN RAHM responds to the Cowgill allegations in Episode 6 (Throwing Things) and shares with us how he prepared for the role of Arden.

EPISODE 12 - MOST VALUABLE MIKE

Tue, 6 May 2008 03:06:18 -0400

Mike Vartholomatos aka: Mike VP worked tirelessly on the crew of Route 30. He enjoyed the steaks at the Bistro, the yings and wings at the cottage, but mostly he favored the meat lovers pizza from Taoramina’s. We’ve got a place reserved at the table for the sequel.

See him in action in his very own podcast episode.

EPISODE 11 - OF PLAGUES & DROUGHTS

Mon, 5 May 2008 02:35:02 -0400

Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybugs. People consider seeing them or having them land on one's body to be a sign of good luck to come. All they did was stink up the Gstaff, then die.

Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage. The most damage incurred while shooting Route 30 was having to rise early and shower at the Totem Pole dressing rooms.

Crider’s Water Service to the rescue.

EPISODE 10 - THE MISTER ED MYSTIQUE

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:20:43 -0400

Route 30 icon and businessman, ED GOTWALT plays local icon and businessman Mister Ed in John Putch’s Route 30. Back in 1974 Ed appeared on stage at Totem Pole Playhouse when artistic director Bill Putch cast him in ‘January Thaw’. 34 years later, Bill’s son John cast Mister Ed in his indie film that was shot locally along the Lincoln Highway. Ed allowed the production to film at his world famous elephant museum at 6019 Chambersburg Rd., Orrtanna, PA 17353 and treated the cast and crew to numerous dinner parties throughout the shoot. All hail Mister Ed, all hail the elephant museum! For more info, visit Ed’s website below.

www.mistereds.com

EPISODE 9 - NAUGHTY NURSE CHRISTINE

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:40:03 -0400

After her tour de force lesbionic performance in Mojave Phone Booth, Christine Elise McCarthy heads for the backwoods of Pennsylvania to play rambunctious June who thinks ‘outside of her box’ to create a husband/wife porn site to strike it rich. CEM provided her own naughty nurse cock-whore outfit, which co-star Curtis Armstrong and the entire crew appreciated.

www.christineelisemccarthy.com