Whatcha Know Joe?
Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other.
Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth.
Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link.
Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows.
Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...
Episodes
40 episodes
Ep. 37: Memories of Actors, Fun on Set, and Golden Days Past with Ted Zachary
In this episode Joe reminisces on Hollywood days long lost with Ted Zachary the former head of MGM and TriStar. They give us a peek behind the curtain to days when making movies was more fun.
Ep. 36: Making of the Elephant Man Part 2 with Jonathan Sanger
In this episode, Joe continues his discussion with Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, cr...
Ep. 35: Making The Elephant Man: A Producer's Memoir
In this episode, Joe speaks with friend Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, acto...
Ep. 34: Born in Brooklyn, baby!
We've all been charmed by Joe's Brooklyn accent, but did you know that a surprising amount of famous people were also born in Brooklyn? In this episode Joe pays homage to his "hometown."
Ep. 33: The Shrink that graced my life and my first job in show business
In this episode Joe pays tribute to Grace a "shrink" who saved his life even after her death. He also discusses his first job in show business at the tender age of 18.This episode contains true stories that some might find objectionable....
Ep. 32: A Conversation with Ted Zachary
Joe reminisces with long time Hollywood friend Ted Zachary about working with Burt Lancaster, Burt Reynolds and Jimmy Cann. Another must listen for Hollywood fans, historians and effecianatos.
Ep. 31: The Brooklyn Dodgers... no wait... The Los Angeles Dodgers!
Joe has had a special connection to the Dodgers almost since the day when they were "dodging" trolley cars in Brooklyn. Did you know that's where the team got their name? It just seems that wherever the Dodgers dodge, Joe ends up there! Or is i...
Ep. 30: Brasilia, Murder Inc., and Gross Scandal.
In this episode Joe takes us on a wonderful ride as he re-lives some of the amazing, and maybe a bit kooky side of growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Three wonderful stories, and one sadder more mysterious one that you don't want to miss.
Ep. 29: Three Stories, One Lesson
Joe shares three life lessons, one from the beaches near Malibu and two from his days living in Brooklyn, New York, (including the secret to why the Coney Island, New York Ferris Wheel was so popular with teenage boys), one about what NOT to do...
Ep. 28: Joe Gets Arrested! What?! Betcha didn't know that!
During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tom...
Ep. 18: The White Cloud
In the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last t...
Ep. 16: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 2)
In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on!
Ep. 15: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 1)
Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film ...
Ep. 14: Master Class on Location Management
Part 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management.
Ep. 12: Master Class on Breaking Down a Script (part 2)
This is part 2 of Breaking Down a script.
Ep. 10: Master Class! Critical Assumptions
In this episode Joe offers a master class in filmmaking (and for free)! Have you ever heard "critical assumptions"? No? You want to make a film but don't know where to begin? You start right here! Whatcha now 'bout that!? Soon you will! Let's g...
Ep. 8: How to Think (and Not to Think) like a Professional Filmmaker!
Filmmaking has it's own culture, lingo, and philosophy. If you wanna work in the biz, or just understand it, you gotta be "in the know."One of our listeners, Brandon from Los Angeles, asks Joe about "The Snow Globe." Or in other words ho...
Ep 17: Joe interviews Friend and Hollywood Legend Michael Hertzberg
In this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg.Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Ent...
Ep. 7: Tribute to Michael Filerman
In this episode Joe pays tribute to Michael Filerman and gives more life lessons about how to succeed in this very competitive business.
Ep. 6: A Question for "The Joe."
In this episode Joe takes a question from two of our listeners. The first is a question for more information about Joe's work on the land breaking Miranda class and the second is a question from a young filmmaker on how to safety film an underw...
Ep. 20: Henry the Worm (or the Early Worm catches the Bird!)
Mark Twain said that truth was stranger than fiction and when it comes to "the Joe" no truth could be stranger! In this episode, "the boy from Brooklyn" relives for us his time growing up with Henry "the Worm" as well as how to stay alive if yo...