LOS ANGELES, CA –The Nacelle Company, the people behind Netflix’s Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, The Toys That Made Us, Disney +’s Behind The Attraction and BET +’s All The Way Black announced that they’ve completed construction on their new state-of-the-art podcast studio and have already secured several new shows to kick off their opening slate. The studio, in the heart of Burbank, CA, will feature shows that highlight the known and unknown history of many pop-culture mainstays.
“Many companies make podcasts and then try to turn them into tv shows, for some reason we like to do things the hard way, so some of our first shows are based off of TV shows that we already have on the air! Hope everyone digs em!” said Brian Volk-Weiss, Founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company.
Launch Titles:
A Toy Store Near You Companion
Actress/vlogger/writer Victoria Bennett aka Bevin hosts this series that serves as a follow up with store owners featured in A Toy Store Near You for in-depth conversation, updates on their respective businesses, and what was left on the cutting room floor!
Who Do You Think You Are? with Gates McFadden
Actress/Choreographer Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Muppets Take Manhattan) hosts this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series featuring close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and of course, Star Trek!
The Billy Galaxy Podcast
Billy Galaxy, owner of Billy Galaxy Vintage Toys and Collectibles, is something of a pop-culture archeologist. During his adventures in tracking down treasures for his shop (and personal collection) he's befriended a multitude of equally fascinating characters, who he'll sit down to talk with in this new series.
Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries
Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of niche nerd topics near dear to their hearts in their own loose and light-hearted way, diving into topics such as the origins of Chuck E. Cheese, the controversial Sega CD game Night Trap and the Disney cult-hit Emperor's New Groove.
For The Culture
Toy Designer David Vonner and Creative Director Adam Van Wickler (among others!) get together for a lively, uncensored, insider-perspective of toy collection, the toy industry and of course, toy culture. Moderated by Nacelle Producer Richard Mayerik.
“I am so excited to once again be collaborating with Nacelle! This podcast will feature stories of collectors, collections and dealers from all over the world. Nacelle has shown themselves to be true fans and collectors themselves, so I am sure that they will add the right touches to this just like they have on so many other great projects in recent years,” said Billy Galaxy.
“Pantomime takes too much energy, so I asked if we could use mics,” said Gates McFadden.
“Honestly, when me and Brenda started this, I was thrilled when all of our friends actually listened. The fact that Nacelle was interested in partnering has given us an opportunity that’s a dream come true. I can’t wait to be a part of the NacelleCast family! said Austin Knight.
“I’m still in shock that this little podcast I did with one of my close friends is now going to be a part of NacelleCast. It’s incredibly exciting, and I can’t wait to bring more nerdy history to more people! ” said Brenda Snell.
The shows will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere else you listen to your favorite podcasts.
About The Nacelle Company:
Founded by Brian Volk Weiss, The Nacelle Company develops, produces, and distributes feature and documentary films as well as TV shows - both scripted and unscripted. Nacelle's vast array of partnerships include: Netflix, Amazon, Disney +, HBO, Discovery, BET+, A&E Networks, Hulu, Viacom, and many more. The Nacelle Company has produced the hit Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, as well as Behind The Attraction for Disney +, Sony’s Mad About You reboot, Netflix’s How To Fix A Drug Scandal, CW’s Discontinued, Netflix’s Kevin Hart’s Guide To Black History, All The Way Black for BET+, and Grantfor The History Channel.