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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 1H 6M

S5E10 The Name Game

from The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast

IN THIS EPISODE I empathize with every John Smith or Robert Jones. It sucks having to share your name with others, never mind so many others. I had encountered my first Alan-Katz-who-wasn't-me in grade school. My friend Kenny Katz's dad was named Alan (Allan actually). The second Alan-Katz-Who-Wasn't-Me that I encountered was at summer camp. He was my bunkmate along with his twin brother Robert. I met the next Alan-Katz-who-wasn't-me whenn I got to Los Angeles and began breaking into the movie & TV business. That Allan Katz was hugely successful with massive credits already to his name. There was actual confusion. Money went to the wrong Alan Katz (several of his residual payments went to me - I sent them back). In this episode, that Alan Katz and I finally get to have a conversation together. Join us for The Name Game!SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out our other podcasts at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Who knows? Your next great podcast obsession might be just a click away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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