Blissful Spinster

Welcome to Blissful Spinster, a podcast where I’ll explore my place in the world as a happy single woman in her 50s, and how that intersects with my journey as I hustle to get my first narrative feature film, ALONE GIRL off the ground as a writer/director.

Blissful Spinster is a arts podcast hosted by Cris Graves, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cris Graves hosts Blissful Spinster, a arts show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Roxana Ortega - Actor, Writer, Voiceover Artist & Improvisor

  Apr 10, 20251 hourS0

  <p>This episode’s guest is actor, writer, voiceover artist, and unapologetic improv nerd, Roxana Ortega.</p><p>Roxana is one of those rare artists whose vulnerability, honesty, and humor hit you all at once – and leave a lasting impression. If her voice sounds familiar, it might be because she’s voiced everything from the passionate Frida Casagrande on The Casagrandes to characters in Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, and Monsters at Work. She’s narrated Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, voiced countless animated characters, and is a master of voice matching (yes, she’s dubbed for Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek).</p><p>In ou...

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  Episode #21

  Jennifer Clymer - Actor, Director, Producer & Improviser (Part of Podcasthon)

  Apr 10, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>This episode’s guest is, actor, director, producer, improviser, and all-around wonderful human, Jennifer Clymer.</p><p>Jen’s journey is a rich tapestry of creativity, resilience, and community building. From founding Chicago’s Playground Improv Theater to producing and directing both indie darlings and major studio projects (Spider-Man, Charlie’s Angels), Jen brings heart and hustle to everything she does.</p><p>We talk about her early days in Chicago’s theater scene, how she pivoted into producing, and the powerful work she does now at the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF)—where she helps care for aging and retired...

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  Blissful Spinster Relaunch Trailer

  Apr 7, 20253 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the Relaunch of Blissful Spinster! 🎙️🐈‍⬛</p><p>After a long pause (thank you, menopause, ADHD, and burnout!), Blissful Spinster is officially back—and I couldn’t be more excited to share this next chapter with you.</p><p>In this short trailer, I talk about what pulled me away from the mic, what brought me back, and what you can expect in the new season.</p><p>Here’s a snack bite of what’s coming to your ears in upcoming episodes:</p><p>— Conversations with indie filmmakers like Annapurna Sriram (Fucktoys, SXSW winner), Josh Margolin (Thelma, Sundance darling), Sav...

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  Episode #20

  Oren Soffer - Cinematographer - Part 1

  Sep 7, 20231h 4mS0

  <p>Meet Oren Soffer!  Oren lives in Los Angeles and is an up and coming cinematographer with a bold cinematic eye. Oren’s work includes two feature films; “Fixation” that premiered at TIFF and “Allswell” that premiered at TriBeCa in 2022 as well as Co-Dping the film “The Creator” with cinematographer Greig Fraser. While studying film at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Oren was nominated for the ASC Gordon Willis Student Heritage Award, and was a finalist for the Arri Volker Bahnemann Award for Cinematography. Oren has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including “Opera of Cruelty,” 'which won a Student Academy Awa...

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  Episode #19

  RANDALL PARK - Director, Writer, Producer & Actor

  Aug 24, 202343 minS0

  <p>Meet Randall Park, the multi-talented artist who has captivated audiences with his comedic acting, writing, producing, and directing skills. Hailing from Los Angeles, Randall is not only known for his comedic prowess but has also ventured into the realms of producing and directing. His journey in the entertainment industry began during his time at UCLA, where he co-founded the LCC Theatre Company, which has since grown to become the largest Asian American college theater group in the country.</p><p>I first discovered Randall's talent when a friend shared a link to the hilarious web series, IKEA Heights, from...

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