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Dec 24, 2025 40 min

Michael Rainin

from AND HERE’S MODI Hosted by Modi

Episode 168: Modi and Leo sit down with filmmaker Michael Rainin to discuss his latest project, Run Raven Run, as well as his previous film projects with Modi (Waiting for Woody Allen) - the genesis of Modi's Yoely character! Send us Modi Mail! 118A Orchard St. PMB #208 New York, NY 10002 Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now! For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com. Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Follow the AHM podcast on Instagram at @AHM_Podcast. Leave us a voicemail! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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  1. 0:00 Reuniting With Michael Raynon
  2. 0:45 The Birth Of Waiting For Woody Allen
  3. 3:10 Casting, Costumes, And A Freezing Shoot
  4. 5:50 Festivals, Lincoln Center, And Mixed Programming
  5. 10:40 Michael’s Path Through TV And Film
  6. 12:50 The Feature Stand Up And DIY Filmmaking
  7. 16:20 Yoily’s Origin And Viral Afterlife
  8. 18:50 Run Raven Run: Roma Music And History
  9. 23:10 Language, Racism, And Lived Experience
  10. 27:00 Health Battles, Crohn’s, And Diet Lessons
  11. 31:20 Shooting On Film And Learning The Craft
  12. 35:40 Cameos, Careers, And Full-Circle Moments
  13. 40:10 Releasing The Shorts And YouTube Plans

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