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Not Just A Guy
by Garrett Briones
Why be just *a* guy when you could be "THE Guy"? This is the central question of NOT JUST A GUY, THE show that spotlights the struggles of storytellers. Host Garrett Briones, a struggling storyteller in his own right, dives into the ups and downs of trying to make it as a hungry creative in the modern landscape and the toll that can take on your wellbeing. Joined by co-host and editor extraordinaire, Emily Briones, the podcast looks to crack the code on what it means to "make it" and hone in on why we put up with the struggles to tell our stories.
Episodes
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What Have Our 2025 Struggles Taught Us?
Garrett and Emily reflect on the struggles they faced as storytellers in 2025 and what they'll learn from them headed into 2026. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok
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Benoit Blanc, "Knives Out", and Our Progression as Storytellers
After seeing the latest Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, Garrett and Emily use the November releases of all films to look at their progression as storytellers from 2019-2025. From single film students to becoming married filmmakers, the two discuss how they've evolved, what headway they…
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"THE Guy" vs "Making It"
When Emily is away, Garrett takes on the very idea of "making it" and whether or not it's something that matters in the life of a creative. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok Support the show: patreon.com/bachelorclass
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Folks, We're Terrified (About the State of the Industry)
Garrett and Emily dive headfirst into the state of the film industry and discuss mergers, the theatrical experience, vertical entertainment, and the aftermath of the streaming wars. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok Support the...
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Balancing Creative Outlets & Creative Work
Emily shares her experience balancing her creativity between her editing job and her personal outlets as Garrett explains how he's come to terms with being at a holding point in his storytelling journey. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia) Socials: @notjustaguypod on…
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Unemployed No More
After a wedding and hectic life related hiatus, "THE Guy" Garrett Briones and Emily Briones return to talk about married life, managing creativity in busy times, and Emily offers insight into her nearly 9 months as unemployed editor. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)…
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On Rejections & Resumes
Rejections: we all know the feeling of them too well. Resumes: many of us have had to make them time and time again. How do the two go hand in hand? And how do we not let either of them define us? "THE Guy" Garrett and Emily talk about jobs they were sure they had (but didn't end up getting)…
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Is Film School Worth It?
If you're hoping to be a filmmaker, is it worth going to film school? Garrett and Emily, film school graduates, discuss networking, opportunities provided by school, the value of a film degree, and what they would tell someone at this point in time if they aspire to become a filmmaker and are...
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Being Creative Without the Industry
Now joined by not just a co-host, but "THE Co-host" Emily Cunningham, "THE GUY" Garrett Briones discusses with his partner being creative outside the confines of Hollywood. What other avenues are there to express one's creative side? Plus, a look at recent films "Sinners" and "Thunderbolts*" and...
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Glorified Middle Man with Emily Cunningham
Editor extraordinaire Emily Cunningham returns to NJAG to talk entertainment marketing, her editing career path, working remotely, getting engaged, being in a relationship with a fellow storyteller, and the similarities between editing and gaming. Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram Theme:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why be just *a* guy when you could be "THE Guy"? This is the central question of NOT JUST A GUY, THE show that spotlights the struggles of storytellers. Host Garrett Briones, a struggling storyteller in his own right, dives into the ups and downs of trying to make it as a hungry creative in the modern landscape and the toll that can take on your wellbeing. Joined by co-host and editor extraordinaire, Emily Briones, the podcast looks to crack the code on what it means to "make it" and hone in on why we put up with the struggles to tell our stories.
HOSTED BY
Garrett Briones
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How many episodes does Not Just A Guy have?
Not Just A Guy currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Not Just A Guy about?
Why be just *a* guy when you could be "THE Guy"? This is the central question of NOT JUST A GUY, THE show that spotlights the struggles of storytellers. Host Garrett Briones, a struggling storyteller in his own right, dives into the ups and downs of trying to make it as a hungry creative in the...
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Not Just A Guy is created and hosted by Garrett Briones.
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