WE BOUGHT A MIC

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A Pop Culture Podcast hosted by Ernest Calderon, Hunter Mobley, and Drew Dietzen, three friends who have had conversations about all things film, TV, music, etc. for over a decade. All they needed was to buy a mic. So they did.

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Interview with 'Frogtown' Filmmakers Costa Karalis and Evan Barber – WE BOUGHT A MIC

We sit down with director Costa Karalis and producer Evan Barber to dive deep into their genre-blurring 'Frogtown,' which won Best Florida Feature at the 2026 Florida Film Festival.Shot on location in Marianna, Florida, Frogtown is an exploration of three generations of women, a legendary "Frog King," and the delicate line between childhood wonder and adult skepticism. Listen to find out why North Florida’s unique landscape is the perfect setting for a story about what we choose to believe in.About the Film:Frogtown (2026) is a slice-of-life portrait of a community proudly defined by its “5,000 dreamers.” Following a world premiere at the Florida Film Festival, this 86-minute feature balances wholesome absurdity with a quiet undercurrent of melancholy, delivering a heartfelt meditation on the enduring necessity of imagination.Follow the Filmmakers:Director: Costa Karalis (@costakaralis)Producer: Evan BarberColorist: Gabe Sanchez (@gabe_jl_sanchez)