The Switch Podcast

The Switch is a story grounded in real experiences happening right now— in homes, in communities, and in systems most people don’t fully see. But this podcast… is about everything behind it. The process. The people. And what it takes to turn an idea into something real. Each episode, we take you inside the making of The Switch— with students, actors, and collaborators building this project from the ground up. You’ll hear how a classroom becomes a film set. How a story takes shape. And how learning happens in real time. This is The Switch Podcast. Behind the scenes… and inside the process.

The Switch Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Chase Savage, with 9 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.

Chase Savage hosts The Switch Podcast, a arts show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Closing the Loop: Episode 8 of The Switch Podcast Documents the Final Push and the Purpose Behind the Film

  Apr 30, 202624 minS1

  <p>In the final episode of The Switch Podcast, host Chase Savage sits down with writer and director Tommy J Housman to reflect on the completion of The Switch. Recorded in the final days before release, this episode documents the last steps of post-production, the pressure of meeting a hard deadline, and the process of preparing the film for screening, distribution, and festival submission.</p><p></p><p>The conversation looks back on the full 16-week production cycle, from building a repeatable classroom model to executing a one-day shoot under real constraints. Housman discusses the film as an experiment in...

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  Episode #7

  Between Sound and Camera: Learning Both Sides of The Switch

  Apr 30, 202612 minS1

  <p>In Episode 7 of The Switch Podcast, host Chase Savage sits down with Kate Ridgeway, a Creative Technologies major who worked across both the audio and video teams during production.</p><p></p><p>Kate offers a dual-perspective look at the filmmaking process, detailing how she moved between departments—holding boom mics, working the sound mixer, capturing behind-the-scenes content, and contributing to post-production audio. She explains how the sound team recorded ambient noise, recreated subtle effects like silverware and environmental sounds, and built the layers that bring the film to life.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also highlights the in...

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  Episode #6

  The Invisible Art: Jon Robertson on Sound, Story, and The Switch

  Apr 24, 202642 minS1

  <p>In Episode 6 of The Switch Podcast, host Chase Savage sits down with Jon Robertson, Director of Creative Technologies at the University of Evansville, to discuss the sound work behind The Switch. Robertson explains how his audio class supported the film on location, rotating through roles such as mixer, boom operator, and sound utility while capturing dialogue and production sound during the shoot.</p><p>The conversation also explores the importance of post-production audio, from adding footsteps, plates, doors, and room tone to shaping the emotional impact of the power shutoff. Robertson breaks down how sound design brings a film...

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  Episode #5

  Keeping It Moving: Rawlston Morton on Leadership, Process, and The Switch

  Apr 24, 202618 minS1

  <p>In Episode 5 of The Switch Podcast, host Chase Savage sits down with Rawlston Morton to explore the behind-the-scenes structure that helped keep The Switch running. From organizing crew roles to preparing lighting setups and coordinating people on set, Morton reflects on stepping into a leadership role driven by observation, communication, and real-world experience. Drawing from his background, including military service, he breaks down how he helped streamline the production and support the team through a fast-paced, high-pressure shoot.</p><p>The episode also highlights the collaborative nature of the project—bringing in outside expertise, balancing experienced and first-time filmmakers, an...

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  Episode #4

  Sunglasses & Side Roles: Elijah Hamilton and Kennedy Kane Get Goofy on The Switch

  Apr 19, 202619 minS1

  <p>In Episode 4 of The Switch Podcast, host Chase Savage sits down with Elijah Hamilton and Kennedy Kain, two voice actors from The Switch, for a conversation that blends humor with insight into the filmmaking process. Leaning into the moment, both guests arrive in sunglasses and playfully frame themselves as the “stars” of the film before diving into their actual roles and experiences. Despite their smaller parts, the discussion highlights how even brief performances contribute to the larger story, along with reflections on stepping into acting for the first time, improvisation, and learning the realities of production.</p><p>The epis...

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