Stories, Controversy & Band-aids
Michel Grey & Sylvia Greif
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American filmmaker Michel Grey and Swiss artist Sylvia Greif dive into the chaotic world of film and television production with their distinctive, offbeat style. In their first season, they explore their latest project—a documentary and screenplay unraveling Sylvia's family's hidden secrets. As they delve into a tale of international espionage, elite society, and political coups in South America, they expose the raw struggles, triumphs, and compromises behind producing powerful media content.
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S4E40 Pandemics, Strikes and Persistence
Writer-producer Charlene Davis joins Sylvia and Michel to share how she pivoted from a 35-year legal career to make her debut feature Relative Control—casting Terry Polo, shooting through a pandemic…
S4E39 The Trek, The Truth & The Tornado Closet
Sylvia revisits her solo trek through Nepal—where the beauty of the Himalayas collided with the shock of being iced out by her own Swiss group. The conversation shifts when Sylvia recalls a troubling…
S4E38 Cortisol, Courage & Calling Cut
Veterinarian-turned-producer Alysia Reid joins Sylvia and Michel to talk healing and filmmaking: from surviving cancer and embracing energy medicine to balancing Western care with holistic tools. The…
S4E37 Daughters of Spies: Part 2
Picking up where they left off, Chelsea reveals the FBI’s “furnace leak” sting, the bug next door, and why she never lived in fear. She and Sylvia compare intuition, trust, and family fallout; trace…
S4E36 Daughters of Spies: Part 1
In this powerful crossover episode, Sylvia and Michel sit down with Chelsea Dietrich, daughter of a former KGB agent and star of A&E’s The Spy Who Raised Me. Together, they explore what it means…
S4E35 Declassified to Diplomatic
Producer Rachel drops in as Sylvia and Michel follow new leads on Sylvia’s elusive father—why his name is missing from her birth certificate, the Catholic gravesite he chose, and a shadow-witness who…
S4E34 Sisters By Fate
Sylvia and Michel welcome “Tish” whose life has been intertwined with Sylvia’s since childhood. What begins as a reunion becomes a startling revelation: Tish’s grandmother once proposed that Robert…
S4E33 Spa Day to Spy Day
Sylvia and Michel trade stormy weather for spa day confessions and a candid, restorative check-in on memory, secrecy, and the cost-of-living life off the record. Their conversation also explores the…
S4E32 Mascara, Panic & A Helicopter Rescue
Reminiscing on a Late-night in Delaware, Sylvia recalls the story when her mother sent a gold helicopter to bring her back to Medy Roc while on her honeymoon. A newly surfaced “diary” email from…
S4E31 Kennedys, Bosch & The Woman in Vienna
In this episode, Sylvia and Michel compare the unpredictable twists of documentary filmmaking to the fixed path of scripted films, sharing how new discoveries upended their edit and opened still more…
S4E30 The Green Beetle & Boarding School Bullies
Sylvia & Michel swap travel chaos for candid memories. Sylvia recalls being teased at her Swiss boarding school, embarrassed by her mother’s custom green Beetle, and reconnecting with a nanny who…
S4E29 Why Are They Mad?
After opening the season in New York, Sylvia and Michel continue from Delaware with a house full of chaos, candor, and revelations. They reflect on why some people resist women telling their own…
S4E28 Memories of Glamour, the South of France and Picasso Plates
In this follow-up episode, Sylvia, Michel, and guests continue their journey through memories of glamour, secrecy, and extraordinary lives on the Riviera. From kitchens lined with Picasso plates, to…
S4E27 Elegance, Espionage & The Black Panther
Sylvia and Michel return to New York with comedian/actor Mark Riccadonna and family friend Samantha Haywood. Together they revisit a world of glamour and secrets—from the Hôtel du Cap after World War…
S3E26 Adoption, Anxiety & Unfinished Stories
In the final podcast of their European journey, Sylvia and Michel reflect on their trip's challenges, joys, and discoveries—from endless rain and Sylvia’s frizz-proof hair to emotional revelations…
S3E25 Medy Roc: Where Power and Espionage Collide
Sylvia and Michel kick off the episode from San Sebastian, Spain, reflecting on their exhausting journey, unexpected Airbnb passport checks, and broader concerns about privacy and surveillance. They…
S3E24 The Riviera & The Resistance
The duo revisit Sylvia’s childhood memories while in San Sebastian uncovering new layers of her mother Maria’s mysterious past. From a poignant boat trip to Medy Roc to an eye-opening interview with…
S3E23 Conversations in Cannes: Unraveling the Past
Sylvia and Michel continue their journey in San Sebastian, reflecting on their latest interviews and experiences while traveling through France. They discuss their meetings in Cannes to speak with…
S3E22 Roadblocks, Revelations & Pink Champagne
Michel and Sylvia’s latest episode finds the duo recounting their travels through Switzerland, Italy, and France. Their journey is packed with unexpected twists, from cultural mix-ups about muscle…
S3E21 The Psychological Toll of Secrecy
In this episode, Sylvia and Michel check in from San Sebastián, Spain, reflecting on their whirlwind journey through Paris, Switzerland, and the south of France while filming. They recount unexpected…
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Stories, Controversy & Band-aids has published 40 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Business, Comedy.
Stories, Controversy & Band-aids is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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