Buckel Up!
Kristen Buckels Cantrell
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A new podcast where Kristen chats with hardworking folks in the entertainment industry. No subject is gauche or taboo for her and her guests!
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S1E31 Buckel Up! It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas with Romcom Producer Veronica Brown
In this week's season one finale, Kristen chats with producer Veronica Brown about bringing creativity and artistic integrity to made-for-TV/streaming movies, and specifically with her first…
S1E30 Buckel Up! We're Partnering Up with TV Writer Jo Redlingshafer to Talk Writing Teams
In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with gal pal and TV writer Jo Redlingshafer about how writing with a partner really works and her favorite self-care methods to survive an erratic industry.…
S1E29 Buckel Up! We're Re-Airing our September Episode with Filmmaker Amber Neukum
In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. A timely RE-AIR to…
S1E28 Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews
In this week's episode, Kristen gets into the nitty-gritty of verticals with Director Josie Andrews to answer all the questions you have, but didn't know who to ask. Alliance of Women…
S1E27 Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen
In this week's episode, Kristen and editor Julie Cohen of "The Paper" dive into the creative path of working your way up in the cutting room, and how that can translate to directing. …
S1E26 Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece
In this week's episode, Kristen gabs with gal pals Sam Reece and Becky Chicoine of "Apocalypse Besties" fame on the road to Tribeca and everything that goes into being a true multi-hyphenate.
S1E25 Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer
In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships.
S1E24 Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones
In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and…
S1E23 Buckel Up! We’re Pulling Back the Development Curtain with Jillian Vogel
In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective. Chicken Scratch — Jillian’s substack…
S1E22 Buckel Up! We're Financing a Feature Film with Filmmaker Vivian Kerr
In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed.
S1E21 Buckel Up! We're Going from Broadway to Behind the Camera with Kim Blanck
In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025.
S1E20 Buckel Up! We're Thriving in our Local Creative Community with Comedian Ruby Karp
In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made.
S1E19 Buckel Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film Efforts with Filmmaker Amber Neukum
In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today. Kristen’s Substack…
S1E18 Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with Alison Leiby
In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.
S1E17 Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the Timing of it All with Zoey Martinson
In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to…
S1E16 Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love with TV With Hilarie Holt
In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare, and despair mindset. Simple Modern — The Buckel Up! team AND Hilarie couldn’t…
S1E15 Buckel Up! We're Directing the Actor with Mary Lou Belli
In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor, finding your happy place, and making it work for you as a professional.
S1E14 Buckel Up! We're Getting in the Writers’ Room with Writer Abbey Caldwell
In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there.Brick — Abbey’s…
S1E13 Buckel Up! We're Understanding Our Worth with Nicole Jordan-Webber
In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber
S1E12 Buckel Up! We're Setting Boundaries with Actress Francesca Noel
In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path.
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Buckel Up! has published 31 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.
Buckel Up! is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 12m.
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