The Prelim Podcast I Episode 17 — Bobby Garafolo

Send us Fan Mail On-Set Dresser Bobby Garofalo stops by the studio to spill the inner-workings, fast-paced madness of a career in the Hollywood art department. From landing a college football scholarship to pulling grueling 48-hour shifts waiting on Mariah Carey, Bobby breaks down the hidden mechanics of film sets in the art department—and why saying "no" to a Director of Photography might cost you your job if not handled correctly or could save the shoot that day? Bobby shares his journey in Hollywood, as a key art department contributor on hit shows like Black-ish and Celebrity Name Game, and gets into details on topics like: ⏰ The 48-Hour Shift: Working three jobs back-to-back without rest, emergency hospital-worthy mishaps, and surviving two straight days on set. 🚪 Set Logistics & Politics: Moving heavy furniture through single-door entryways while dodging crew logjams—plus the secret trick to handling difficult DPs. 🎸 Side Hustles & Passion Projects: Writing children's TV music with Anthony Anderson’s stand-in and capturing rogue drone footage on LA's 6th Street Bridge. If you’ve ever wanted an unedited look at the sweat, politics, and pure adrenaline of set life, you cannot miss this episode! Stream now, and be sure to check out Bobby’s podcast, White Wolf Den, right after you check him out on Episode 17 of The Prelim Podcast! 🎙️ 🎬 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow us @ThePrelimPodcast on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter #filmindustry, #crewsetstories, #theprelimpodcast, #hollywoodsetstories, #behindthescenes, #moviecrews, #setlife