Directors Cut Radio Show
Director’s Cut Radio is a weekly show about movies, pop culture, and whatever else we end up going off on that week. What started as a radio show airing on stations across the country has grown into a space for real conversations—whether that’s sitting down with actors, filmmakers, and celebrities, or just having friends drop by to talk movies and whatever’s on our radar. This page is where it all lives: interviews, clips, bits, and moments from a show that’s never been about staying in one lane. We travel, meet interesting people, and collect stories faster tha...
Paul Walter Hauser on Balls Up, Comedy, and Breaking Expectations
On this episode of Director’s Cut, Dan Gutierrez sits down with acclaimed actor Paul Walter Hauser to talk about his latest project, Balls Up.
From comedic timing to emotionally grounded performances, Paul has built a career on keeping audiences guessing—and this conversation pulls back the curtain on how he does it.
He shares:
What drew him to Balls Up How he balances humor with authenticity His approach to choosing unique, unconventional roles And why unpredictability is part of the process🎧 Listen now for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at one of Hollywood’s most dynamic p
Margo’s Got Money Troubles: From Novel to Screen with Rufi Thorpe & Eva Anderson
On this episode of Director’s Cut, Dan Gutierrez sits down with Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Eva Anderson, executive producer and writer of the series adaptation.
What starts as a provocative premise—a young mother balancing financial struggles and an unconventional career—quickly reveals itself as a layered, emotional story about identity, family, and survival.
Rufi and Eva break down:
The origin of Margo’s character The unexpected emotional core of the story Bringing complex, real-world themes to television And how the father/daughter dynamic shaped everything🎧 Listen now and go beh...
Bethany Joy Lenz & Jill Hennessy on Hope Valley 1874
What was Hope Valley like before When Calls the Heart?
Bethany Joy Lenz and Jill Hennessy join us to talk about Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+, a prequel that explores how the iconic town — and its community — first came together.
Bethany shares how her character Rebecca balances grief and survival while traveling across the frontier with her daughter, while Jill breaks down Hattie Quinn’s role as the emotional backbone of a growing town.
It’s a conversation about origin stories, resilience, and what fans will learn when they finally see where Hope Valley began.<...
Baz Luhrmann on EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert | Director’s Cut Radio
Director Baz Luhrmann joins Dan Gutierrez to talk about EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a cinematic event that brings Elvis Presley back to the big screen with rare footage, restored performances, and unheard recordings.
While working on the 2022 film Elvis, Luhrmann discovered dozens of boxes of long-lost concert footage hidden away for decades. With help from filmmaker Peter Jackson, the team restored the material and created something Luhrmann describes as a “cinematic poem”—part concert film, part immersive experience, and something entirely new.
Audiences are treating the screenings like a live show — cheering, dancing, and celebrat...
Liv Morgan Talks WrestleMania, Royal Rumble Victory & Her Championship Mindset | Directors Cut Radio
WWE Superstar Liv Morgan joins Dan Gutierrez to talk about the biggest season in sports entertainment — WrestleMania Week in Las Vegas. From her massive Royal Rumble win to preparing for the biggest stage in WWE, Liv opens up about the chaos, excitement, and pressure of competing during WrestleMania week.
With SmackDown, Raw, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and the two-night WrestleMania spectacle all taking over Las Vegas, Liv explains what it’s like to be part of one of the most electric weeks in professional wrestling. She also reflects on her journey from an 11-year grind in W...
