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For the past eight years I have been a host and interviewer for a wide array of exciting projects. My professional journey began at the JoBlo Movie Network, where I created a show called "Where It Was Made", which garnered millions of views. Since then, I've spearheaded projects like "Sounds Scary", interviewing esteemed guests such as Kevin Smith, Robert Englund, and Ti West. Additionally, I co-founded and hosted "The Halloween Mixtape" film festival, a place for spooky filmmakers to showcase their work. Most recently, I launched “The Hallo-Rewind” podcast, where we discuss beloved Halloween classics with our guests. You can also find me on the red carpet, conducting interviews as JoBlo’s premiere and events corespondent.

I am always willing to go the extra mile to tailor my videos to pop culture audiences. Whether it's skydiving for an “Iron Man” episode, driving a DeLorean through the Universal backlot to interview “Back to the Future” Producer Bob Gale, or having my head shaved on camera to host a “Mad Max: Fury Road” wasteland event, my commitment to engaging audiences knows no bounds. I infuse my passion for entertainment into everything I create.

Below, you can find links to some of my interviews and shows, as well as a gallery of images from my favorite hosting moments.

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  • Hold Your Breath Red Carpet Premiere: Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller and more!
    1/6/25

    Hold Your Breath Red Carpet Premiere: Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller and more!

    For JoBlo Celebrity Interviews, I got to catch up with Sarah Paulson on the red carpet along with Amiah Miller as they told me about the film and dressing up for Halloween. I also caught up with directors Karrie Crouse And William Joines as well as child actress Alona Jane Robbins and actress Natasha Ofili !

  • Halloween Horror Nights Red Carpet 2022 | Sounds Scary
    10/29/21

    Halloween Horror Nights Red Carpet 2022 | Sounds Scary

    Ever wonder what gave Jason Blum nightmares? How about Lin Shaye's favorite halloween costume? Or what special effects inspired the Chiodo Brothers? Join us on the Halloween Horror Nights 2022 red carpet to find this out, and more!

  • Artist Alex Pardee Interview: JoBlo visits Harman Projects Gallery in LA!
    1/22/25

    Artist Alex Pardee Interview: JoBlo visits Harman Projects Gallery in LA!

    Check out this interview with artist Alex Pardee as he shows off his gallery called "Return of the Doppelgangers" over at the Harman Projects in Los Angeles, CA and talks his influences, style, his passion for horror and much more!

  • Behind the scenes of Five Nights At Freddy's with puppeteer Artie Esposito | Sounds Scary
    10/29/21

    Behind the scenes of Five Nights At Freddy's with puppeteer Artie Esposito | Sounds Scary

    Meet the man behind Freddy Fazbear himself. We are joined by the talented puppeteer Artie Esposito for a deep dive into all things Five Nights At Freddy's. Learn what brought the animatronics to life, as well as a behind the scenes stories and details. In addition we have an in-depth conversation about his career, from his work with Pee-Wee Herman, to his time with The Muppets, Weird Al, and beyond. If you're a fan of puppetry, practical effects, or FNAF, you'll want to join us for this one!

  • Pee-wee's Big Adventure: Where Tim Burton's Classic Was Made
    11/16/21

    Pee-wee's Big Adventure: Where Tim Burton's Classic Was Made

    “I know you are, but what am I?” In this episode of Where it Was Made, host Ryan Cultrera takes us behind the scenes of the classic film as he revisits some of the iconic places it was shot at in and around California. We also take a look at how the movie made Paul Reubens an unlikely star and how Pee-wee became a generational cult icon who’s still remembered fondly to this day.

  • Sounds Scary: Kevin Smith
    5/21/24

    Sounds Scary: Kevin Smith

    Hosts James “JimmyO” Oster and Ryan Cultrera welcome the legendary Kevin Smith! The writer/director/actor/storyteller dives into the world of Tusk, Red State and so much more! And if you’ve ever wondered what might have been with the much discussed feature Moose Jaws from the True North trilogy, tune in and find out what mights have been right here!

  • Don't Move Red Carpet Premiere: Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock and more!
    1/6/25

    Don't Move Red Carpet Premiere: Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock and more!

    Today on #JoBloCelebrityInterviews we had the honor of attending the red carpet premiere of the film and caught up with the stars Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock as they tell #JoBlo what it was like filming in Bulgaria, their character's relationships, what audiences can rake away from the film and much more!

  • Everything Everywhere All At Once: Where It Was Made!
    5/22/24

    Everything Everywhere All At Once: Where It Was Made!

    In this episode of Where It Was Made, our writer/director/editor/host Ryan Cultrera takes us through Everything Everywhere’s now-iconic filming locations. Starting at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, where the film won best picture, Ryan takes us through the mostly Simi Valley-based locations where the movie was made. All of the now classic locations are visited, from the laundromat to the tax headquarters.

  • Sounds Scary - Fury Road
    5/21/24

    Sounds Scary - Fury Road

    Sounds Scary - Live at Mad Max Flicks for Fans/Wasteland Weekend Event together with Entertainment Director Bren Ravage, Writer/Film Critic Jason Coleman and Justin Butts Host of Something Stoney.

  • Is Willy's Wonderland A Ripoff Of Five Nights At Freddy's?
    1/23/25

    Is Willy's Wonderland A Ripoff Of Five Nights At Freddy's?

    It's the classic chicken-and-egg scenario. One film, based on a best-selling video game, boasts a massive following and recently dominated Halloween weekend at the box office and on Peacock. The other, an indie gem, resurrects an old Hollywood A-Lister and has gained prominence through word of mouth, embodying a true Hollywood underdog story. Both films feature psychotic animatronics on a bloodthirsty rampage. Let's dive in and see which one emerges victorious.

  • Necromancer, Mortician, Witch, Medium and Author: A conversation with Mortellus | Sounds Scary
    10/18/21

    Necromancer, Mortician, Witch, Medium and Author: A conversation with Mortellus | Sounds Scary

    We share an awesome conversation with Mortellus, author of the upcoming book The Bones Fall in a Spiral (coming October 3, 2023). From death to bad movies, our conversation covered a lot of interesting ground! Be sure to check out their work at https://linktr.ee/acrowandthedead and order a copy of the book over at crossedcrowbooks.com.

  • The Karate Kid: Where This All-Time Classic Was Made
    5/22/24

    The Karate Kid: Where This All-Time Classic Was Made

    With the amazing success of Cobra Kai on Netflix, The Karate Kid is back in the cultural zeitgeist in a big way. People love John G. Avildsen’s classic underdog tale of a young man and his triumph over bullies with the help of a gentle Japanese handyman who happens to be a secret karate master. With Cobra Kai fandom at an all-time high, we decided to look back at the original movie and its iconic locations in this episode of “Where It Was Made.”

  • IRON MAN - Where It Was Made (2008) Robert Downey Jr. Marvel Movie
    5/22/24

    IRON MAN - Where It Was Made (2008) Robert Downey Jr. Marvel Movie

    Welcome to another episode of our web-series, Where It Was Made, in which we revisit the actual filming locations for some of the most popular films ever made and see how they're holding up today, all while examining just how these locations were used in the finished film. Our latest episode heads to the real-world locations for the Marvel movie that started it all, Jon Favreau's IRON MAN starring Robert Downey Jr.

  • A cemetery chat with author J.W. Ocker | Sounds Scary
    10/18/21

    A cemetery chat with author J.W. Ocker | Sounds Scary

    On a cold day in the Point of Graves, Ryan sat down with Edgar Award winning author, J.W. Ocker to talk Salem, Edgar Allan Poe, X-Files and Oddities. Ocker’s works include The United States of Cryptids, The Black Slide, and Cursed Objects. We are big fans of his work, and encourage you to check it out over at oddthingsiveseen.com

  • We talk Zombie Christmas Musicals with "Anna and the Apocalypse" stars Sarah Swire and Chris Leveaux
    10/18/21

    We talk Zombie Christmas Musicals with "Anna and the Apocalypse" stars Sarah Swire and Chris Leveaux

    Most of you horror fans secretly love a good Christmas movie. Come on, we know you do. One of our favorites here at Sounds Scary is the ridiculously brilliant Anna and the Apocalypse. And one of our merriest times ever doing this show is the insanely fun episode featuring Christopher Leveaux and Sarah Swire who both absolutely shine brightly in AATA, and in this wonderfully entertaining conversation.

  • Gremlins: Where It Was Made + Zach Galligan Interview
    5/22/24

    Gremlins: Where It Was Made + Zach Galligan Interview

    In this episode of Where It Was Made, we revisit some of the most iconic locations from Joe Dante’s “Gremlins”, with the film’s fictional Kingston Falls all a movie magic creation on the backlot in Burbank, California. We also hear from the one and only Zach Galligan, who famously played Billy, as he remembers shooting the now classic film.

  • An interview with Carl Gottlieb (Writer of Jaws)
    11/16/21

    An interview with Carl Gottlieb (Writer of Jaws)

    My full interview with the man who wrote my favorite movie. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carl Gottlieb to talk all things Jaws.

  • We talk "Violent Night" with director Tommy Wirkola | Sounds Scary
    10/18/21

    We talk "Violent Night" with director Tommy Wirkola | Sounds Scary

    This Christmas, we at Sounds Scary have a special holiday treat. To celebrate this magical season, we bring you a favorite of hosts, Ryan Cultrera and James "JimmyO" Oster. The incredibly talented Tommy Wirkola sits down to talk about one of the most entertaining flicks of the year, Violent Night!

  • Horror Icon Barbara Crampton joins us to talk about her new film "Sacrifice" | Sounds Scary
    11/16/21

    Horror Icon Barbara Crampton joins us to talk about her new film "Sacrifice" | Sounds Scary

    On this episode of Sounds Scary, we had the opportunity to talk with a genre legend. Actress Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Chopping Mall, You're Next) joins us to talk about her new movie, Sacrifice, now available on VOD.

  • Back to the Future - Where it was Made
    11/16/21

    Back to the Future - Where it was Made

    Our newest episode goes back in time to revisit the sets and locales of Robert Zemeckis' 1985 classic, BACK TO THE FUTURE. Host Ryan Cultera hops in a real-life DeLoreon and hits the road, taking in some of the most memorable locations from the film, including Hill Valley high, the clocktower, Twin (Lone) Pine Mall, and so much more! Ryan is also joined by screenwriter Bob Gale for an interview, who offers even more insight into the making of the film!

  • An Interview with Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
    11/16/21

    An Interview with Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

    Our full interview with Heather Langenkamp (Nancy from A Nightmare on Elm Street). Join us as Heather dives in to the making of the film, and guides us through a few famous locations from the movie.

  • We talk "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" with Director, Michael Chaves | Sounds Scary
    11/16/21

    We talk "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" with Director, Michael Chaves | Sounds Scary

    The Conjuring has become one of the most successful modern horror franchises. You can thank James Wan and the brilliant chemistry between the film's stars, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. And yes, the two shined in the latest installment, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. This time, the third film in the series has Michael Chaves in the director's chair, the filmmaker behind the spooky fright flick The Curse of La Llorona.

  • The last days of Ted Bundy with "No Man Of God" director, Amber Sealey | Sounds Scary
    10/18/21

    The last days of Ted Bundy with "No Man Of God" director, Amber Sealey | Sounds Scary

    Sounds Scary hosts Ryan Cultrera and James “JimmyO” Oster welcome the very talented Amber Sealey to this weeks show. The actress/director sits down to talk about her latest directorial effort, the terrific feature No Man of God, a powerful examination of the unique relationship between FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier (Elijah Wood) and notorious serial killer Ted Bundy (Luke Kirby). NO MAN OF GOD is available On Demand and Digital

  • The Fast and The Furious - Where it was Made
    11/16/21

    The Fast and The Furious - Where it was Made

    Welcome to another episode of our web-series, Where It Was Made, in which we revisit the actual filming locations for some of the most popular films ever made and see how they're holding up today. Our latest episode takes a spin to the locations of the one that started it all, Rob Cohen's THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.

Sounds Scary- A Horror Talk Show

If it goes bump in the night, we want to talk to it. Sounds Scary invites you to join hosts Ryan Cultrera and James Oster as they dive into the careers of your favorite horror creators. Each episode, they’re joined by filmmakers, artists, musicians, and more to discuss behind-the-scenes secrets, musical influences, and even share a spooky story or two. Step into the engaging, funny, and chilling world of Sounds Scary!

The Hallo-Rewind Podcast

What's your favorite Halloween special? That certain program that fills your heart with October nostalgia? Well pop in your vhs tape and press play, because The Hallo-Rewind Podcast is here to take deep dives into your favorite autumn episodes and spooky tv specials. Each week, we are joined by a guest to break down their personal selection. So come along for year round tricks and treats, because for some of us, every day is Halloween.