Podcasts by The Max EFX Podcast: An Insider Look at the Special Effects Industry
A deep dive into the special effects industry with behind-the-scenes stories, how to create effects and how to get started. Hosted by Special EFX Artist Max Cervantes (Filmography includes Star Trek: TNG, DS9, Voyager, etc. / Beetlejuice / Masters of the Universe and more) and Kevin Toft, video game graphic designer. The Max EFX also explores past, present, and future Science Fiction and Fantasy fandoms.
Further podcasts by Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft
Podcast on the topic Filmgeschichte
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12: Greg Jein Tribute / Max’s Master Com Cosplay from 2022-08-05T20:12:22
Max shares stories on his Master-Com cosplay outfit. Who is Master-Com you ask?
He is a droid seen in the classic Marvel Star Wars comics issues 18-23. Master-Com was...
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11: Jackass Forever - Behind the Scenes Stories from 2022-02-21T08:00:14
In this 11th episode of the Max EFX Podcast, Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft talk with three very special gues...
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10: Katy Perry from 2021-10-11T20:55:46
Laundry time with Katy Perry! We’ll do the work as you sit back while Max takes you behind the scenes of the new Katy Perry commercial, Laundrin’ Home.
09: Boba Fett Bromance from 2021-07-27T15:22:51
This episode is all about Max’s bromance with Boba Fett. Max is one of the first fans to make a complete Fett costume with all the bells, whistles, and silly string. If you've attended sci-fi co...
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08: Disney Parks Props That Max Built! from 2021-05-10T12:00
In honor of the Disneyland Resort reopening after over a year of being shut down, Max and Kevin talk about things Max built for the Disney parks. From Disney MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood ...
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07: Star Trek IV - "Dax" and Props from 2021-03-15T12:00
Kevin and Max go through the name choices for Max’s character on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Thanks to all the listeners who submitted your very off-kilter and very funny names. The...
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06: Star Trek TNG from 2021-02-12T13:00
In this episode, we pay tribute to Max’s friend Richard Arnold who was a research consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), and held the title of "Star Trek Archivist." It was Mr. Arno...
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05: Working with Practical Effects from 2021-01-01T19:53:16
In this 5th episode, Max takes us to the beginning of his career working in the special effects industry. He starts by teaching a lesson that will apply in the eff...
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04: Saving Star Trek with The Trimbles from 2020-12-02T13:00
Max and Kevin talk to the Trimble family. John and Bjo (short for Betty Jo), and their daughter Lora share rare stories about the grassroots campaign to bring Star Trek back to the television ai...
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03: Beetlejuice and Kissy-Face! from 2020-10-19T13:00
In honor of Halloween, Max and Kevin discuss Max’s work on the 1988 Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice. So many in-depth behind the scenes stories about the numerous practica...
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02: Conventions...past, present, and the future! from 2020-09-14T14:51:46
Welcome back to the Max EFX Podcast. In this 2nd episode we honor convention season! Kevin and Max look back at their adventures at sci-fi conventions from the 1970's to today. They discuss the ...
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01: The Beginning! from 2020-07-27T18:00:16
Trailer: The Max EFX Podcast from 2020-07-21T18:53:50
A deep dive into the special effects industry with behind-the-scenes stories, how to create effects and how to get started. Hosted by Special EFX Artist Max Cervantes (Filmography includes Star ...
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