The Walkie Check- A holistic talk with creatives Tue, 26 May 2026 15:18:37 -0400 http://www.laynemariewilliams.com/the-walkie-check-podcast.html en-us © 2026 The Walkie Check- A holistic talk with creatives yes 09831e40-068e-5586-bc01-7b5f0941b25a Layne Marie Williams episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) filmmaker, entrepreneur, artist, women, creative, interview, industry, business, director, script supervisor Layne Marie Williams https://storage.buzzsprout.com/e3pcqgvy2wj7wpdxxq4lnnq80av3?.jpg The Walkie Check- A holistic talk with creatives http://www.laynemariewilliams.com/the-walkie-check-podcast.html Go for Greg Flores Go for Greg Flores Tune in to this episode of The Walkie Check featuring Greg Flores, who went from turning a Facebook group elevating grip & electric departments. to a full blown business.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

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]]> Tune in to this episode of The Walkie Check featuring Greg Flores, who went from turning a Facebook group elevating grip & electric departments. to a full blown business.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Show Sponsors:

The Media Exclusive
Where you are the star of your own business! We'll work with you to create consistent on brand posts

Filmcraft Studio Gear
Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

Camera Ambassador - Rental House
A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Buzzsprout-12197116 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 2543 1 8 full false Go for Erica Duffy Go for Erica Duffy Erica Duffy joins us on this episode of The Walkie Check to talk everything related to gear, managing your mental health, the film festival circuit, producing, and beyond. The perfect dialogue for your morning coffee or even just a daily dose of inspiration as you close out your work day.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

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A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

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]]> Erica Duffy joins us on this episode of The Walkie Check to talk everything related to gear, managing your mental health, the film festival circuit, producing, and beyond. The perfect dialogue for your morning coffee or even just a daily dose of inspiration as you close out your work day.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Show Sponsors:

Filmcraft Studio Gear
Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

On Set Headsets
Surveillance Headsets that are perfect for active film work.

Camera Ambassador - Rental House
A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

The Media Exclusive
Where you are the star of your own business! We'll work with you to create consistent on brand posts

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Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Erica Duffy Buzzsprout-12157984 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0600 3213 female, filmmaker, thewalkie, checkfilmcraft, studio gear, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, director, chairwomen, podcasters, film, tv, chicago, la, new york, actress, actor, director, writer, talent, check, copy that, podcasts,artists 1 7 full false Go for Ashley Joyce Go for Ashley Joyce
Host: Layne Marie Williams

Discussion Points:
Zen Room
Two in the Bush

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Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

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Host: Layne Marie Williams

Discussion Points:
Zen Room
Two in the Bush

Show Sponsors:

On Set Headsets
Surveillance Headsets that are perfect for active film work.

Camera Ambassador - Rental House
A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

The Media Exclusive
Where you are the star of your own business! We'll work with you to create consistent on brand posts

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie WIlliams Buzzsprout-10502565 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2393 female filmmaker, the walkie check, filmcraft studio gear, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, director chair, women podcasters, film, tv, chicago, la, new york, actress, actor, director, writer, talent, check check, copy that, podcasts, artists, 1 6 full true Go for Victoria Salazar Go for Victoria Salazar Take a listen to this episode where I chat with Victoria Salazar a sound editor at Noisefloor LTD in Chicago where she works on a large variety of films, games, tv, commercials and podcasts. (like this one ;)

Join us as we learn more about the post production audio world and what that process entails.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Films Mentioned:
Blanche (Short)

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A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Take a listen to this episode where I chat with Victoria Salazar a sound editor at Noisefloor LTD in Chicago where she works on a large variety of films, games, tv, commercials and podcasts. (like this one ;)

Join us as we learn more about the post production audio world and what that process entails.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Films Mentioned:
Blanche (Short)

Show Sponsors:

On Set Headsets
Surveillance Headsets that are perfect for active film work.

Camera Ambassador - Rental House
A one-stop-shop, carrying everything from cameras and lenses to grip trucks and production supplies.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie Williams Buzzsprout-9992061 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 2232 female filmmaker, the walkie check, filmcraft studio gear, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, director chair, women podcasters, film, tv, chicago, la, new york, actress, actor, director, writer, talent, check check, copy that, podcasts, artists, 1 5 full false Go for Jessica Tolliver Go for Jessica Tolliver In this episode I chat with the amazing Jessica Tolliver. Take a listen as Jessica shares her story working as a black female cinematographer & director.

Whether you are an aspiring or veteran filmmaker take a listen as Jessica drops some serious jewels of knowledge we all need to hear.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Show Sponsors: 

Quasar Science
Advanced lighting solutions by lighting technicians. Creating Art with Fewer Limitations.

Filmcraft Studio Gear
Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

On Set Headsets
Surveillance Headsets that are perfect for active film work.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> In this episode I chat with the amazing Jessica Tolliver. Take a listen as Jessica shares her story working as a black female cinematographer & director.

Whether you are an aspiring or veteran filmmaker take a listen as Jessica drops some serious jewels of knowledge we all need to hear.

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Show Sponsors: 

Quasar Science
Advanced lighting solutions by lighting technicians. Creating Art with Fewer Limitations.

Filmcraft Studio Gear
Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

On Set Headsets
Surveillance Headsets that are perfect for active film work.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie Williams Buzzsprout-9476800 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2074 female filmmaker, the walkie check, filmcraft studio gear, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, director chair, women podcasters, film, tv, chicago, la, new york, actress, actor, director, writer, talent, check check, copy that, podcasts, artists, 1 4 full false Go for Colette Gabriel Go for Colette Gabriel In this episode we chat with the incredible Colette Gabriel. Take a listen as Colette shares her journey thus far in her film career behind the camera. Learn tips and tricks for renting out the best gear you can for your project from this expert at  Keslow Camera.

Colette Gabriel has been an active member of the filmmaking community for nearly 20 years.  Her focus has always been on cameras, from working on set as a film loader in Hollywood to running Keslow Camera Chicago.  She also volunteers her time as a board director of Filmscape Chicago, the midwest’s only trade show dedicated to providing free education and resources to the film and television community.

Additionally, we chat about Filmscape Chicago a wonderful event that will be taking place in Chicago (in person & virtually!!) Aug 28 & 29th in Chicago. Be sure to check it out to learn more about the latest & greatest film gear out there while connecting with like-minded professionals in the film industry. You don't want to miss it!

Host: Layne Marie Williams

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Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> In this episode we chat with the incredible Colette Gabriel. Take a listen as Colette shares her journey thus far in her film career behind the camera. Learn tips and tricks for renting out the best gear you can for your project from this expert at  Keslow Camera.

Colette Gabriel has been an active member of the filmmaking community for nearly 20 years.  Her focus has always been on cameras, from working on set as a film loader in Hollywood to running Keslow Camera Chicago.  She also volunteers her time as a board director of Filmscape Chicago, the midwest’s only trade show dedicated to providing free education and resources to the film and television community.

Additionally, we chat about Filmscape Chicago a wonderful event that will be taking place in Chicago (in person & virtually!!) Aug 28 & 29th in Chicago. Be sure to check it out to learn more about the latest & greatest film gear out there while connecting with like-minded professionals in the film industry. You don't want to miss it!

Host: Layne Marie Williams

Show Sponsor:

Filmscape Chicago
Every year we focus on bringing education and manufacturers to Chicago/the Midwest through our event

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe Buzzsprout-9096715 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1783 female filmmaker, the walkie check, filmscape chicago, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, film, tv, artists, camera gear, cinema, set life, arri, Alexa mini, Sony, gear crush, filmmakers 1 3 full false Go for Regina Hoyles Go for Regina Hoyles In this episode we will introduce Regina Hoyles to you. We will discuss everything from women in film to different paths to making a dream a reality. Regina Hoyles was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL, Regina Hoyles is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer who got her start in the entertainment industry as early as nine years old. She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Drama and minored in the Business of Entertainment. Regina created NAPS, an original web series which screened at festivals such as the NYC Webfest and NYU’s Fusion Film Festival. Regina wrote, produced, directed, and starred in her first short film entitled ADULLAM which premiered as an official selection in the 2020 Bentonville Film Festival and is now airing on REVOLT TV’s anthology series, “Short and Fresh”. Adullam was awarded Best Black Lens Film at the 2020 Sidewalk Film Festival as well as Best Narrative Film in the 2020 Argo’s Untold Stories Short Film Awards. She is the Founder/Producer of her production company RLH Productions, which serves to highlight the work of emerging artists of color, particularly amplifying Black voices and all their complexities across genres. She produced the short film TENDER (dir. Felicia Pride) which received the Lionsgate/STARZ Producer Award at the Blackstar Film Festival. As an actor, she can be seen featured on shows such as THE MARVELOUS MS. MAISEL (Amazon), THE CHI (Showtime), ALL RISE (CBS) and  9-1-1: LONE STAR (FOX). 

Regina is currently based in Los Angeles, CA.


Regina Hoyles
Adullam


Hosts: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe

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Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> In this episode we will introduce Regina Hoyles to you. We will discuss everything from women in film to different paths to making a dream a reality. Regina Hoyles was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL, Regina Hoyles is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer who got her start in the entertainment industry as early as nine years old. She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Drama and minored in the Business of Entertainment. Regina created NAPS, an original web series which screened at festivals such as the NYC Webfest and NYU’s Fusion Film Festival. Regina wrote, produced, directed, and starred in her first short film entitled ADULLAM which premiered as an official selection in the 2020 Bentonville Film Festival and is now airing on REVOLT TV’s anthology series, “Short and Fresh”. Adullam was awarded Best Black Lens Film at the 2020 Sidewalk Film Festival as well as Best Narrative Film in the 2020 Argo’s Untold Stories Short Film Awards. She is the Founder/Producer of her production company RLH Productions, which serves to highlight the work of emerging artists of color, particularly amplifying Black voices and all their complexities across genres. She produced the short film TENDER (dir. Felicia Pride) which received the Lionsgate/STARZ Producer Award at the Blackstar Film Festival. As an actor, she can be seen featured on shows such as THE MARVELOUS MS. MAISEL (Amazon), THE CHI (Showtime), ALL RISE (CBS) and  9-1-1: LONE STAR (FOX). 

Regina is currently based in Los Angeles, CA.


Regina Hoyles
Adullam


Hosts: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe

Show Sponsor:

Filmcraft Studio Gear
Our partnerships and collaborations are at the heart of everything we do! We build premium chairs.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe Buzzsprout-8752530 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0500 3259 female filmmaker, the walkie check, filmcraft studio gear, noisefloor, post production, film equipment, director chair, women podcasters, film, tv, chicago, la, new york, actress, actor, director, writer, talent, check check, copy that, podcasts, artists, 1 2 full false Meet the ghouls: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe Ep. 1 Meet the ghouls: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe Ep. 1 In this episode we will introduce ourselves to you. We will discuss everything from staying creative during a pandemic to how we got into the industry.

Boss Babe Inc.
Regina Hoyles
Adullam



Hosts: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe

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Quasar Science
Advanced lighting solutions by lighting technicians. Creating Art with Fewer Limitations.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> In this episode we will introduce ourselves to you. We will discuss everything from staying creative during a pandemic to how we got into the industry.

Boss Babe Inc.
Regina Hoyles
Adullam



Hosts: Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe

Show Sponsor:

Quasar Science
Advanced lighting solutions by lighting technicians. Creating Art with Fewer Limitations.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Graphics/Logo: Brynne Wassel
Music By: Devin Delaney & Noisefloor LTD

]]> Layne Marie Williams & Kat Gorospe Buzzsprout-8029780 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1975 filmmaker, artist, entrepreneur, chicago, los angeles, creative, holistic, interview, Q&A, women, director, script supervisor, union, short film, television, movies, indie filmmaking, lighting, camera, industry, professional, crew, self care, small busine 1 1 full false