In Love with the Process Podcast

It’s a huge moment for filmmaker and host Mike Pecci.

After years of talking openly on In Love with the Process about chasing the dream of directing a feature film, the press release for Mike’s first feature has officially hit, and now the real process begins.

As promised for nearly a decade on this show, Mike is taking listeners deep behind the curtain and documenting every step of bringing a movie to life.
On today’s special episode, Mike sits down with military consultant and former EOD bomb technician Chris Weakly for a fascinating, emotional, and intense conversation about the realities of bomb disposal, trauma, fear, survival, and the emotional weight carried by the people who put their lives on the line to protect others.

One of the most important tools a director, writer, or actor can use while preparing a film is talking directly with people who have actually lived the life being portrayed on screen. Not just to gather technical details, but to understand the emotional truth behind the job.

Chris opens up about life as an EOD tech, the psychology of disarming explosives, how trauma reshapes identity, and how art and storytelling can help people process difficult experiences.

This is a powerful conversation about filmmaking, humanity, preparation, fear, survival, and why authentic voices matter in storytelling.
Strap in for one of the most unique and intense episodes of In Love with the Process yet.

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Music: Code Elektro, Magic Sword & Mitch Murder

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On this supersized episode of In Love with the Process, Mike sits down with cinematographer Brandon Cox (Werewolves, One Spoon of Chocolate) for a deep dive into the art, craft, and chaos of filmmaking.

Brandon has built an incredible career shooting films around the world, including RZA’s new revenge thriller One Spoon of Chocolate, presented by Quentin Tarantino. The two friends talk openly about what a cinematographer actually does, the tools used to prep a film, how visual language evolves from project to project, and what it’s like leading crews across different countries and productions.

Brandon also shares stories from working with RZA, building the visual identity for One Spoon of Chocolate, and balancing creativity with the brutal realities of production.
The conversation moves from lenses and lighting to filmmaking philosophy, crew dynamics, surviving the business, and the emotional side of chasing a life in cinema.
This is a massive episode for filmmakers, cinematographers, film students, and anyone obsessed with the process behind great movies.

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Music: Betamaxx

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It’s happening. The thing Mike has been teasing for years is finally real.

On this very special episode of In Love with the Process, Mike officially announces his first feature film:

THEY LIKE THE DARK
Written by Will Simmons, produced by Ridley Scott and starring Liam Hemsworth.

This episode is more than a film announcement.
It’s the story behind the story.

For over 25 years Mike has chased this dream, through failures, setbacks, near misses, self doubt, sleepless nights, side jobs, passion projects, music videos, commercials, podcasts, and countless moments where quitting would have been easier.
But he kept going.

Mike jumps behind the mic to talk openly about how the film came together, the long road to getting here, the people who believed in him, and what it really takes to survive long enough for your moment to arrive.

This is a conversation about perseverance, obsession, creative survival, and putting one foot in front of the other when the world keeps knocking you down.
Mike also talks about how the In Love with the Process community helped make this moment possible, and how the podcast will continue to be part of the filmmaking journey moving forward.

This is the beginning of something much bigger.
Come celebrate with us.

Welcome to the world of THEY LIKE THE DARK.
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On this episode of In Love with the Process, Mike breaks it all down.

No guest. Just over 20 years of experience behind the camera, distilled into a practical guide for anyone who wants to step into the world of documentary filmmaking.
From shooting scientists, CEOs, gang members, actors, and everyday people, Mike has built a career capturing real stories in real environments, and in this episode, he walks you through exactly how he does it.

This is a step-by-step look at the process.

From choosing the right gear, to building a lighting setup that feels natural and motivated, to making your subject feel comfortable enough to actually open up on camera.
Mike dives into how to think about a job before you even show up, how to communicate with your crew, and how to stay flexible when reality doesn’t go according to plan.
Because documentary filmmaking isn’t about perfect images.

It’s about trust, awareness, and being ready when the moment happens.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a PA, assisting on a doc team, or stepping behind the camera yourself, this episode is your starting point.
This is the stuff people don’t teach you.

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Music: Betamaxx

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On this episode of In Love with the Process, Mike checks in.
No guests. No fluff. Just a real conversation about what it feels like to exist right now.
Times are tough. People are getting laid off. The cost of housing keeps climbing. Food prices are up. And it’s getting harder and harder not to feel like we’re all being squeezed.

This week, on a random Tuesday afternoon, a simple software issue spiraled into something much bigger. What should have been a quick fix turned into Mike having to dip into his savings just to keep the podcast alive, literally the day before release.
That moment sparked a bigger question.
How did we get here?

In a subscription-based world, where companies can change pricing overnight, it starts to feel like survival itself comes with a monthly fee. Like the system is designed to tighten its grip every quarter.

Mike opens up about the pressure of keeping a creative project alive, the unpredictability of expenses, and the growing feeling that control over our own lives is slipping away.

Is the American Dream still real?
Or are we just trying to keep up?
This is an honest, unfiltered check-in for anyone feeling the weight right now.

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