Cast Chat - Archive (2011.5.20)

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[hide][top]Cast Chat Archive

I know not all of you could make it to the cast chat. I took the liberty of archiving it for all to see. There was a fair amount of cleaning up the order, cleaning up the question typos, and making it readable (almost 4 hours worth of work). I wish you all could have made it, but without further ado, the Cast Chat and roles.

Edit: as a note to anyone reading this much later, this cast chat happened the Friday before the release of Chapter 22

Kc: Kc Wayland
Sgt Cross: Jim Gleason / Michael
Claire: Claire Dodin / Riley
Jenna: Jenna McCombie / Scratch
hotlawyerbabe: Tammy Klein / Kelly
keever323: Kevin Flood / Kalani
Z Sniper: Otto Stürcke / Victor
DoctorT: Shirley Jordan / Tanya
realguyla: David Pevsner / Tardust
RTatum: Richard Tatum / Pippin

And a big thanks to itsallgoodie for being the host for the night. He filtered the questions and posted them. I also did a lot of very quick work on the backend to make the event much smoother.

Kc: Yup, goodie you have the floor
itsallgoodie: Alright, let's open it up to questions then!
SgtCross: Hit it.
Z Sniper: WAHSAPPENING?!

[hide][top]What is the most stressful part of being on the show?

Z Sniper: I would say the most stressful part of the show is having to work with Señor Gleason!
Kc: What is the most stressful part: Dealing with some of the deadlines.
SgtCross: For me, it's the same as the fans...waiting for Monday's latest episode!
hotlawyerbabe: the drive to orange county, but worth every minute on the freeway.
Kc: That's a good point @hotlawyerbabe
hotlawyerbabe:

[hide][top]What is your favorite scene to have recorded?

SgtCross: I had fun recording the water scenes, even though the water was freezing. But my fave is smacking the dude with the shovel twice!
Z Sniper: SO FAR it's a toss up between Fernando's demise or the exit of the colony!
DoctorT: I love all my scenes, but my favorite was when I met up with Saul
realguyla: Trying to rape Lizzy and her vomiting
realguyla: yeah...it was pretty intense
hotlawyerbabe: every scene that i am in.
Kc: I love the improv scenes that tend to go in crazy directions.
hotlawyerbabe: improv is fun....i liked improving with victor.
Z Sniper: AWWW! Thanks Tammy!
hotlawyerbabe: i may have to improv a yippeekiyaymotherf%$*#$. that will be my favorite line.
Z Sniper: Did anyone catch the "PINCHE FATASS" line a couple episodes ago!? Sorry, just patting myself! HEE!
hotlawyerbabe: yes...i caught the pinche fatass line..Kc let you get away with that....

[hide][top]Has there ever been any tension between the actors or producers while recording the show?

SgtCross: No. It's kind of sickening how well we all get along.
hotlawyerbabe: if there was any tension i missed it hovering by the snack table
Z Sniper: HA! I love me some hotlawyerbabe!
hotlawyerbabe: ROFLMAO!
RTatum: AS a new character, I was really amazed at how happy everyone was to be there. Fun fun group.
DoctorT: We're one big happy family alright!
Kc: Any tension between the actors and producers? No. We all get along. Really well
realguyla: It feels like we're recording an oldtime radio show...all in a circle, big ol' mics in front of our faces..it's really cool

[hide][top]@SgtCross Did you use a real shovel to get in the mood for the role?

hotlawyerbabe: mr. gleason is a method actor....
SgtCross: No, but I did swing an imaginary one, grip and all. Felt good.
SgtCross: Often in the recording process, though, we do use props to get a realistic sound to our lines.

[hide][top]What are your zombie plans?

Kc: Ah, Zombie plans
SgtCross: You've been listening to them for two years now.
hotlawyerbabe: zombie plans.....big concrete bunker....well-stocked with food, water, ammo, guns, rooftop garden LOL
Kc: Zombie plan: Water, Water water.... Get me lots of water, and buy things at a premium.
hotlawyerbabe: some peeps still hate me. and others may again. who knows. we do not know what is in the mind of Kc.
realguyla: sounds like getting ready for tomorrow's "Rapture"
Kc: I'm a closed book
Z Sniper: ZOMBIE PLAN: I'm going to COSTCO to beat the sense out of the people who thought it was a good idea to shack up in COSTCO!
hotlawyerbabe: i hate the lines at costco
RTatum: my zombie plan is to go to my friend Steph's house -- she's all outfitted for Z-Day.
hotlawyerbabe: i can settle for number two for now.

[hide][top]@SgtCross Which of the characters do you find most annoying to you or your character?

SgtCross: Hmm....right now the most annoying for me and Cross is probably Pippin.

[hide][top]What is your biggest unanswered question in We're Alive?

RTatum: oh, mine is What the Hell caused these zombies to appear nd why are they not human-like anymore. WHy are there categories??
SgtCross: For me, who is the Rat. I have my theory that will remain secret.
realguyla: How much longer until I'm zombie food...
DoctorT: Hmmmmmm.......
Kc: Who or what is a Skittles?
Z Sniper: The BIGGEST unanswered question,..."WHO THE HELL IS VICTOR?!"
hotlawyerbabe: my biggest question is obviously about me......it's always about me.......


Jenna: Scratch is a go
Jenna: Sorry..work kept me late
Kc: I'm at work.... shhhhhh
Jenna: Thanks Kc! This is exciting!
SgtCross: Yo, Scratchy.
hotlawyerbabe: itchy and scratchy
Jenna: Hello Cross! I missed your face!
hotlawyerbabe: with the shovel?

[hide][top]When do the bobble heads and lunch boxes come out?

hotlawyerbabe: klly wants a bobblehead
hotlawyerbabe: but how can she have a bobblehead when she can't even spell her own name?
SgtCross: I want my bobble head and lunchbox! And whatever royalties accompany them!!!
Kc: Bobble heads... January 2015...
Kc: Lunchbox. 2016
keever323: we're making the lunchboxes now. one at a time. like a little cottage industry

[hide][top]Was there ever any hesitation accepting a role on We're Alive since it was essentially pro bono?

hotlawyerbabe: no. i would have done it for free but don't tell Kc or shane.
RTatum: None for me. I LOVE radio drama. You hardly find any anymore --certainly none as good as this show. I was thrilled to be involved.
RTatum: Yeah -- I met Shane first. Great guy -- totally hit it off. Figured whatever this guy is into must be legit.
Claire: no hesitation for me, I LOVED the script and had a great feeling after meeting Kc and Shane
keever323: not a second of hesitation. like that line form Galaxy Quest, "It's a job."
realguyla: No hesitation, because when do we ever get to do something like this...especially something that has such a devoted following
realguyla: It's true....Kc and Shane are totally on the ball...they really really know what they're doing, and that makes the work a pleasure
Kc: Yes, I was very hesitant...
SgtCross: I had no hesitation. The recording sessions are fun and although the drive is a bit of a drag, it's not every day.
Z Sniper: I was on it like WHITE ON RICE!
DoctorT: Not for me. It was a no brainer.
Kc: I promise to pay you all as soon as I can-------

[hide][top]Has the show opened up any other opportunities for you?

hotlawyerbabe: yes.
SgtCross: Other acting opportunities...not yet!
hotlawyerbabe: actually, it gave me more confidence in my skilss and because of that, i've booked other work
Claire: I got cast in a couple of other radio play by someone who listens to We're Alive :-)
Z Sniper: Opportunities,....possibly not just yet but it's a great workout and feels great!
SgtCross: I won't be surprised when it does!
hotlawyerbabe: i've made biz connections to other people who found out that i was on we're alive.
DoctorT: Not yet!!

[hide][top]Are there any blooper reels? And if so, will they be released?

Kc: Blooper reels? Yeah, we give them to Britt for WND
Kc: We have all our recordings from Day 1 still.
Kc: I'm sure if someone has the time one day they can dig through them
SgtCross: I LOVED hearing the bloopers on WND.
j0be: I think it was episode 13
Z Sniper: We have like 30 hours of Michael Cross bloopers, WHAT A DIVA!
SgtCross: Yer treadin' on thin ice, Vic.
Kc: And that's just been since Victor's been there
Z Sniper: DON'T CALL ME VIC!
SgtCross: You'll get yers, Bromma-Lama.

[hide][top]@Jenna What is it like to play a character most fans love to hate?

Jenna: I love being loved out of hate
Jenna: haha! good question! I do leave with half my horse voice almost after ever session...But I couldn't see myself playing any other...I really enjoy Scratch a lot
hotlawyerbabe: jenna and scott probably both leave hoarse at the end of the day.
Jenna: I drink tea with honey and water until my voice comes back
keever323: apples are good, too, for scratchy throats
Jenna: yeah! it does...I eat that 3 times a week or so
hotlawyerbabe: jack and honey for sore throats...
Jenna: haha sounds amazing but not on recording day
DoctorT: Jack and honey for most things!

[hide][top]@Jenna Is Scratch reflection of you in real life, or is she a polar opposite?

Jenna: She is part of me...My darker half By nature, the complete opposite but given the situation, I could do what she does
Jenna: I love being hated...I never felt so flattered to be disliked so much
hotlawyerbabe: me too. me too.
hotlawyerbabe: it amuses me that people hate my character...it means i am doing something right. and playing this kind of character is way more interesting than being a goody two-shoes.

[hide][top]@Claire What do you think of the speculation to Riley's sexuality? What do you think of the people who think that Riley and Angel should be together?

Claire: Ah, ah! I love reading the gossip about my sexuality!
Kc: Riley and Angel together... hmmm
Z Sniper: I think Angel and Riley should get it on EAST L.A. STYLE!
keever323: Is Angel here?
Z Sniper: Angel is huddled in a corner sucking his thumb!

[hide][top]@Kc Are there plans for a spin-off? Maybe a Southern dixie state, or New York?

Kc: Spin-offs? Yes. I have several ideas.
Kc: Some of those ideas have plants in the regular series now
SgtCross: Yes, I plan on stealing Kc's idea and doing 7 regional spinoffs.
RTatum: I have to know, which 7 regions?
Jenna: haha Kc will be alll over you!
keever323: Native NYCer here
realguyla: ex NYer here too
RTatum: New Yorkers would totally team up and kick ass!
keever323: capital of our planet
Z Sniper: VICTOR is spinning off to his own "GOOD TIMES" kinda show.

[hide][top]If there will be spin-offs, will there be cross-overs as well?

Kc: Not sure about cross overs, but possibly.
SgtCross: Yes, there will be cross overs. Make it so, Number One.

[hide][top]@Kc how about a show that comes from the zombies POV?

Kc: Are you sure WA isn't from the Zombie perspective? Nuff said
Jenna: haha almost after ever session
keever323: Maybe the zombie perspective could work on the food network?
RTatum: what would the zombie's point of view BE? Hungry. Eating...
DoctorT: Ewwww....
hotlawyerbabe: LOL
Z Sniper: zombies loooooove tacos, which is why they're in L.A.!

[hide][top]If a zombie apocalypse would happen now, who out of the entire cast and crew would survive the longest?

Jenna: Scatch would make it
DoctorT: The writer.
SgtCross: Kc.
hotlawyerbabe: Kc would survive the longest. he's planned everything.
Claire: I would! Obviously! ;-)
Kc: I'm with Claire. She would.
Z Sniper: If there's strength in numbers, Victor's family survives over the zombies!
keever323: I'm good with Kalani as last man standing

[hide][top]@Kc Any plans to take We're Alive onto another medium? Animated perhaps?

Kc: Possibly.
Kc: But that gets complicated
Kc: Animated opens doors to very high budgets
SgtCross: Wouldn't live action be higher budgets?
Kc: and I like to tell a story I can finish
Kc: Yes, but I wouldn't want something like Firefly. Great story, no ending
hotlawyerbabe: but firefly was/is good!
RTatum: I thought Serenity wrapped it up prety nicely
Kc: It wouldn't be fair to anyone if you take them on a journey just to kick them out of the car before you get to your destination

[hide][top]What theories do you have on the tattooed zombie?

Kc: Who?
hotlawyerbabe: no theories...just plan to stay away from him as long as possible.
SgtCross: For some reason it seems that some z's have more intelligence than others. This appears to be the smartest and the leader. That's all I've got.
RTatum: I was thinking that the Tatooed Zombie was like a Queen Bee to the hive o' zombies
hotlawyerbabe: do we know if the zombies reproduce other than by making more by snacking on hapless humans?

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[hide][top]@Kc How did you decide to make We're Alive? Where did you get the idea for We're Alive?

SgtCross: Kc stole the idea from me before we ever met.
Kc: I came up with it one weekend and came up with about 60% of the story... Something we could write and produce.... By stealing jim Gleason's notes
SgtCross: Thanks, Kc. Finally an out loud laugh!

[hide][top]Who is the biggest diva on set?

SgtCross: I am
SgtCross: For Britt...I'm the biggest diva on OR off the set.
RTatum: c'mon...you know it's GLEASON
hotlawyerbabe: uh...i will nicely and reverently say MR. GLEASON
Z Sniper: PINCHE GLEASON ES MUY DIVA!
Jenna: I figured it would be you, jim!
Kc: Biggest Diva? Hmmm
Kc: Someone I didn't cast
Kc: Let's leave it at that
Kc: but really, it's Tommy. He wants diamonds on his shoes
Jenna: I do not know who the biggest diva is but if the question is "who eats the most?" that would probably be me
j0be: @Jenna I saw that picture of your tin foil huevos.
Jenna: my tin foil huevos?
hotlawyerbabe: yes ...those huevos were what was left of zintern's lunch when jenna got though with it...
Jenna: lol!!! you saw that ?!?!?!?! awww geez
Jenna: balls and all..busted
Kc: Wait tinfoil huevos? you were serious?
Jenna: haha yeah! you didnt see the pics??
Jenna: kelly has them!
Kc: OH YEAH! I remember those now!
keever323: yeah, Jenna, there was lots of evidence
Jenna: i plead not guilty
hotlawyerbabe: jenna eats people's lunches if they aren't around to guard them.
Jenna: hahaha!!! I that is true...Stuff crust pizza was my last victim!

[hide][top]Have any of you been stopped by fans of We're Alive in public for an autograph or photo?

hotlawyerbabe: never been stopped for a photo, except at the live event....nobody knows kelly in real life..:-(
Kc: Pictures? Naw. Not even. Unless it was the live event, and that was cool
SgtCross: I haven't been stopped on the street or in public, but I've got a commercial running now for Olive Garden and fans have recognized me in that.
DoctorT: I love your spot! There's more than one, right?
Claire: I have not been stopped by fans of We re Alive yet except at the live event
Z Sniper: NO PICS, just mugshots!

[hide][top]If We're Alive was a live action show. What prop would you want to keep?

Claire: I'd keep my bow!
Kc: A journal
RTatum: Shirley.
Kc: But that bow sounds mighty tempting... or a Shirley
SgtCross: Yep. A couple of edits.
keever323: the aircraft that brought me to L.A.
hotlawyerbabe: i would steal shirley from burt
Z Sniper: PROP: I would keep my mustache and leather chaps!
SgtCross: Z Sniper, you should think about wearing other clothes, too, with the chaps.
DoctorT: My doctor's bag.

[hide][top]Who is the biggest star you've worked with outside We're Alive?

Kc: I got to interview George Lucas, that was cool...
Z Sniper: HA GLEASON!
hotlawyerbabe: alfred molina, chris pine, corey stoll
hotlawyerbabe: nick searcy
hotlawyerbabe: and michael harding
keever323: Tony Shaloub
realguyla: Terrence Howard....and the Desperate Housewives.
Z Sniper: I got to work with WILSON!
Z Sniper: WILSON from CASTAWAY with Tom Hanks!
RTatum: Was on stage with Patrick Stewart.
Claire: In the voice over world, that would be Billy West from Futurama
DoctorT: James Woods, Wolfgang Puck, Robert Shapiro all in the same scene on Shark.
SgtCross: I've been lucky. Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Craig Nelson, Christopher Guest, Malcolm McDowell and many more.
Kc: Diva
j0be: @SgtCross You didn't even mention Nathan Fillion. For shame.
SgtCross: True...Nathan Fillion. He was SUPER nice and fun to work with.
Kc: Seriously Jim? ARG!!! I'm jelly
Kc: He looks like he'd be nice
SgtCross: Kc, you mean Nathan Fillion? If so, yes.

[hide][top]I need to hear a yes or now [sic], will there be zombie babies in We're Alive?

Kc: Yes or now? "Now"
hotlawyerbabe: zombie babies.....do they bite or just slobber and gum you to death?

[hide][top]@Kc Will anyone go into melee combat with the zombies soon?

Kc: Melee? I doubt it.
Kc: If they did, they most likely got infected
Z Sniper: MELEE WITH MY HUARACHES!!
Claire: yes, watch me sword fight and fire a cross bow in Deadliest Warrior this summer on Spike TV

[hide][top]If you could switch characters with another on We're Alive, who would you pick?

Jenna: I wouldn't switch...i love playing Scratch
SgtCross: I'd be Burt.
Kc: I wanna be Tommy
Kc: ...or Hope.
Kc: A hint? :P
Jenna: yeah I am not aloud to say anything as of yet
Claire: I would qite like to fill in for Burt for one day!
SgtCross: I could take my cranky side to the ends of the earth.
Z Sniper: I'd be SHIRLEY!
hotlawyerbabe: i like my character, but i like burt and scratch's characters too.
DoctorT: Michael, hands down.
realguyla: Tardust is so new, so I'm enjoying exploring. Although, starting out trying to rape Lizzy I think has not made me a popular fellow...

[hide][top]Who creates the music?

SgtCross: The music is brilliant.
Kc: The Music, Some from Ron Gallagher, a lot is from music composition software with some fancy arrangements in editing by Kc.
SgtCross: But needs more cowbell.
Kc: And cowbell

[hide][top]Do you have any other projects coming up that we should watch for?

Jenna: If you wanna go back, I was in the THE COLONY, Episode 8 (last 10 minutes) of the episode Re-con Mission
keever323: I'm in the film, Nerve. Almost through post-production. Closing in on a distribution deal.
hotlawyerbabe: two films, the molding maverick mason and lizardman, both have facebook fan pages.
SgtCross: I'll be in the new TNT show Franklin and Bash in June opposite Malcolm McDowell and Reed Diamond.
hotlawyerbabe: mmmmm...malcolm macdowell!
Kc: Other projects? Um... just this one.

[hide][top]So there is a definitive ending? It's not another LOST, right?

SgtCross: Kc says there is, so I'm going with that.
Kc: YES, a very definite ending. I'm thinking about putting the ending in an envelope and sending it to myself to prove it
Kc: I can't wait to get there either

[hide][top]Has anyone ever been disappointed with a choice their character made?

hotlawyerbabe: i was disappointed that i tossed my favorite couch off the balcony. i should've gone with the lumpy barcalounger.
SgtCross: I guess when I got depressed and let Burt take over. But it made for good story telling!!
DoctorT: No, not really.
Z Sniper: I'm disappointed I didn't say "BOO!" when I approached Michael!
Jenna: i don't but Scatch dies, I hope she leaves with a bang
Jenna: IF Scratch dies
Jenna: Sorry I suck at typing
SgtCross: It's true, Jenna, you do.
Jenna: thanks Jim! encouraging words
Jenna: haha.... i think faster than I type
Kc: I type fast than I thnkasefsaidjfl

[hide][top]Who would win in a fight: a giant zombie shark or giant zombie octupus?

Kc: Giant turtle
hotlawyerbabe: one of my friends is doing a zombie vs. robot thing

[hide][top]Does anyone ever feel akward that Kc knows exactly if and when your charatcer gets killed?

hotlawyerbabe: not awkward.....but i feel that i should stay on his good side so he doesn't kill me sooner.
Kc: On that note, everyone who might die in the series was determined WAY in advance before we cast them.
SgtCross: He must if he knows how the story ends. But I wouldn't be surprised if he changed some of the details in the writing process.
SgtCross: But since I'm the narrator, you won't kill me off, right?....Right?...Hellooooo....
hotlawyerbabe: everyone dies, eventually

[hide][top]What will you miss most when zombies come and take away society?

hotlawyerbabe: chocolate
Kc: Cows. I'll miss cows
Kc: Because I enjoy red meat. And they're so cute!
SgtCross: I'll miss Zombie Nerd Theories.
Z Sniper: I'll miss taco stands.
DoctorT: The adventure.
keever323: i'll miss the cerviche from Tere's Grill on Melrose

[hide][top]Are there ever any arguments or disagreements on how the story is progressing? Or does Kc rule with an iron fist?

hotlawyerbabe: we never see the script until a week before....and i wouldn't want to complain and get fed to a zombie
Kc: Well, honestly, changes aren't going to come the day of, if they do it'll be a few days before, or a suggestion on the recording day that we incorperate
Kc: Sometimes the cast has caught things I've missed
Kc: Iron fist.
hotlawyerbabe: an aluminum fist
SgtCross: Kc is a tyrant. But seriously, the writing is so fun that I don't know of anyone who has disagreed.
Z Sniper: Kc likes to use cattle prods on us dammit!
Kc: BACK Victor- szzzzzzzzzzzzzzap
Z Sniper: AY CARUMBA!
hotlawyerbabe: yes victor, but you enjoy it
Z Sniper: Only with my leather chaps hotlawyerbabe!
hotlawyerbabe:

[hide][top]Are you aware of how big We're Alive has become?

SgtCross: It's been an amazing and wonderful surprise to see it grow in popularity. I feel so lucky to be part of it.
hotlawyerbabe: i am enjoying the hugeness of it.
hotlawyerbabe: the show that is.
hotlawyerbabe: 10 million downloads
Kc: We still have room to grow
realguyla: I got a sense of how big this is at the fan event, because I've never seen such passion for a project in my life from fans. Really cool

[hide][top]Dogs or Cats? You can only pick one.

SgtCross: Duh, Dogs.
hotlawyerbabe: dogs
Kc: CATS
Kc: I'll see you again. when we are all cats.
keever323: dogs
realguyla: Dogs....but on YouTube...Cats.
hotlawyerbabe: have a cat, but dogs are more useful

[hide][top]Who is your favorite comic book superhero and why?

hotlawyerbabe: aquaman. just love the idea of being able to live in two worlds
SgtCross: I got hooked on Batman from the 1966 TV series as a very small boy. He's my all-time fave.
Kc: Comic book hero? Iron man
keever323: Flash. I always wanted to be that fast
realguyla: I used to like Goliath and the Wasp from the Avengers....they were complicated.
Kc: Awww. Wasp
SgtCross: Kc, why?
Kc: Cuz I'm a nerd like him
realguyla: Loved her!

[hide][top]What is your favorite double entendre?

SgtCross: Who are you, James Lipton?
hotlawyerbabe: kelly hasn't ever said any
hotlawyerbabe: double thingies
Kc: Double Entendre? Just about every title has 2 meanings
SgtCross: I'm drawin' a blank...
hotlawyerbabe: @hardone...you have a lap doll? are you a ventriloquist?
realguyla: I prefer the single entendre with as many dirty words as possible
Kc: Damn Orca's swearing now

[hide][top]Will Britt ever be on the show, or will it become the longest running gag on We're Not Dead?

SgtCross: Over my dead body!!!
hotlawyerbabe:
Kc: Will Britt ever? Maybe
Kc: PETE COULD RETURN! In the DARK PETE RETURNS!

[hide][top]What is your favorite swear word?

hotlawyerbabe: sonofabitch
Kc: Out Falcon Standing
realguyla: my favorite swearword is "f*ckass".

(and then many goodbyes were said)

[Osiris]

Great work! Shame I missed it. Shame I missed Scratch... some fanboy I turned out to be.

[mascaria]

Kc made me nervous.

Kc: Riley and Angel together... hmmm

I don't like that hmmm!

[bequita]

that was greeeeeeeat!! Thanks for this.