EP399 | Inside the Mind of an EOD Bomb Tech (w/ Chris Wealey)

It’s a huge moment for filmmaker and host Mike Pecci.After years of talking openly on In Love with the Process about chasing the dream of directing a feature film, the press release for Mike’s first feature has officially hit, and now the real process begins.As promised for nearly a decade on this show, Mike is taking listeners deep behind the curtain and documenting every step of bringing a movie to life.On today’s special episode, Mike sits down with military consultant and former EOD bomb technician Chris Weakly for a fascinating, emotional, and intense conversation about the realities of bomb disposal, trauma, fear, survival, and the emotional weight carried by the people who put their lives on the line to protect others.One of the most important tools a director, writer, or actor can use while preparing a film is talking directly with people who have actually lived the life being portrayed on screen. Not just to gather technical details, but to understand the emotional truth behind the job.Chris opens up about life as an EOD tech, the psychology of disarming explosives, how trauma reshapes identity, and how art and storytelling can help people process difficult experiences.This is a powerful conversation about filmmaking, humanity, preparation, fear, survival, and why authentic voices matter in storytelling.Strap in for one of the most unique and intense episodes of In Love with the Process yet.► Chris's IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro, Magic Sword & Mitch Murder——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design Inlovewiththeprocess.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.