Join me and some very talented and dream achieving friends as we watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. each week! We’ll spill the tea with some juicy behind-the-scenes, explore how people working in front and behind the camera got to where they are, and generally have a fun party time! ...and I’m so happy you’re here x
Team's Approved" The brilliant J. August Richards [Mike Peterson] chats with Me and Zachary Burr Abel [live chat king] about his journey from worst year of his life to being cast on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., his audition process, dealing with a spider bite while shooting, and loads more as we watch along to the pilot episode of Agents of SHIELD! J. is truly inspiring! You can follow him on insta @JAugustRichards and Zach, @ZacharyBurrAbel. Lil x
Object of Unknown Origins" The incredibly punny Brett Dalton [Grant Ward / Agent Ward / Grant Douglas Ward] gives me and Zachary Burr Abel [Monkey Miles / Live Chat King] the inside scoop on his future hair product line, early studio restrictions, and loving being covered in honey, as we watch along to episode 102 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow him @ImBrettDalton and Zach @ZacharyBurrAbel on insta!
Every Field Agent has a defining moment." Join me and Zachary Burr Abel as we field fan questions about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Episode 103. We discuss the process for wardrobe, early days on set, and thoughts about character development. This is such a fun one - thank you to everyone who came on the zoom! You can follow us on insta @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livewithlil/message
You're the boss A.C." Triple Guest Episode! Pascale Armand [Akela Amador], Mark Kolpack [VFX], & Ann Foley [Costume Design] chat about x-ray vision trickery, the infamous red lycra suits, and acting for TV vs theater with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 104 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow them on insta @pascale_armand, @mark.kolpack, and @ann.foley! Information to register to vote at iamavoter.com
Oh crap. They gave him a name." Back to back triple guest podcasts! In this episode, Louis Ozawa [Scorch], Scott Bauer [Prop Master], and Ann Foley [Costume Designer] discuss costume creation [specifically QUAKE] , challenges of filming on location, and handling last minute changes with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 105 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow them on insta @louisozawa, @scottab, and @ann.foley!
We'd hate to lose you Jemma" The brilliant Paul Zbyszewski [Writer + Co Executive Producer] and amazing Vincent Misiano [Director] discuss creating a tonal shift for the show and share their inspirational paths into the industry with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 106 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Both Paul and Vince have been such generous mentors of mine, I’m so excited for you to hear their wisdom too!! ps. we have surprise voicey [aka voicemail!] from a certain someone who’s very prevalent in this episode... enjoy!!
I can't be a part of your bad-girl shenanigans." In this episode, Lauren Lefranc [Writer + Producer] and Chloe Bennet [Skye/ Cereal Bishh] talk line memorization panic, writers’ room dynamics, and meeting opportunity with preparedness with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Distracted (or engrossed) Chat Mod] / [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 107 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Turns into a great moment of support and appreciation! Follow everyone on insta @lolefranc, @ChloeBennet, @Lil_Henstridge, and @ZacharyBurrAbel!
I was hoping for less metaphor, more longitude and latitude. " Join the out of this world Jonathan Frakes [director of this ep + legendary actor] and returning agent Brett Dalton [Grumpy Ward] as they share memories about the legend Bill Paxton, director responsibilities, and breaking bones on set, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 108 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Follow everyone on insta @jonathansfrakes, @imbrettdalton, @Lil_Henstridge, and @ZacharyBurrAbel!
"Fitz! This is no time for childish nonsense like this!" Tri-Guest Episode! The brilliant Billy Gierhart [Director], amaaaazing Gregory Melton [Production Designer], and breath taking actress Laura Seay [Hannah] share their unique paths into the industry, some sneaky BTS media, and discuss the benefits of quality sets with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch SPOOKY episode 109 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Follow everyone on insta @DisneyCamera, @TheLauraSeay, @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel!"
Having powers is cheating, but the suit's pretty cool." Double digits! The best Assistant Directors in the biz, Katie Carroll [AD] and Denise Poore [AD] explain how they kept production on track, the significance of hitting 400 workdays, and share advice every aspiring AD needs to hear with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 110 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
We'll return in a moment" Sooooo, the live watch-along took a mid season break this week [a wifi saga], but here is a bonus podcast episode! Special thanks to /r/shield for the episode 111 questions & to listeners who left a voicey! Will summon all tech wizards to have everything up and running again, but in the mean time here is a snack to keep you going! Brb next week.
Bet there aren't any flowered dresses where she's going. - Amen to that, sister." Welcome to Live with Zach*! Back on "air" with two great guests! Warren Drummond [visionary Story Board Artist] and Matt Mullins [stunt man extraordinaire] talk macro and micro planning. coordination between departments, and the seemingly random paths that led to working on AoS, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [DJ - Host] as we watch along to episode 111 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Well, Simmons is probably smarter, technically, but that's because she likes homework more than life itself." The incredible Monica Owusu-Breen [Writer] and wooonderful Christine Adams [Agent Weaver] share their paths into the industry, their experience working during covid times, and the odyssey of Agent Tad with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch episode 112 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Now is your chance to do better. Why don't you see that you take it?" - Stan Lee Welcome to Live with ZIL? This week 'most famous person' Clark Gregg [Agent Coulson] talks about acting while missing secret info, the pressure of season 1, and how we became a little family on set, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 113 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
If Coulson thinks there's a chance in a million to save Skye, to save any of us, he'll take it.” #triplives! #genuinosity The BRILLIANT B.J. Britt (Agent Antoine Triplett) chats about his hectic Trip audition, Bill Paxton masterclasses & what it was really like on the best show he's ever been on - 100% his words - with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 114 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
“Rest easy, Phillip, Son of Coul.” Norse/Texan-goddess + Asgardian Warrior, Jaimie Alexander [Lady Sif] shares her irl origin story that easily rivals any marvel superhero! And we learn more about Lady Sif's costume with Ann Foley (Costume Design wonder), who answers all my fangirl questions with Zachary Burr Abel (Live Chat King), as we watch along to episode 115 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Brought to you by GT's Golden Pineapple Synergy Kombucha, but not really. Come join me and Zach as we try to answer Agustin's questions about each other, the UK & US, and 2020. "Live with Lil" will return with episode 16 "End of the Beginning" on Jan 12th. Soooew excited to continue the journey with you all into 2021!!
"You realize, Agent Coulson, they have these things - called teleconferences now." A must listen for everyone with New Year's resolutions! Two Marvel heavy hitters today, Jeph Loeb [Former head of Marvel TV] and Paul Zbyszewski [Writer/Producer] share their experience creating AoS, the inner workings of Marvel and abc and Disney, what it’s really like to write and produce, and their top tips for beginners to pros! They drop inspirational, priceless jewels left and right, as we watched along to episode 116 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
“Hail Hydra!" Hydra infiltrated L.I.A.M. this week and messed with our audio a bit, butttt the content in this episode is peak SHIELD goodness! 3peat guest Brett Dalton [Hydra Agent], and Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon [Co-Creators/Co-Showrunners] discuss how they stuck the landing of the episode the whole show had been working towards - the reveal of Ward’s true character ???? and the mega secret tie in w Captain America. A brilliantly inspiring ep where they share loads of life advice with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 117 of Marvel's Agents of HYDRA!
"We are not agents of nothing! We are agents of S. H. I. E. L. D. !" The esteemed and multi-multi award winning actor Adrian Pasdar [General Talbot] & legendary and wonderful Kenn Fuller [Production Sound Mixer] talk about putting up with boom guy Tommy [jk, WELOVEYOUTOMMY!] the importance of confidence in your abilities, their serendipitous paths into the industry, and how a great attitude makes all the difference with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 118 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Some people are hard to get over." Amy Acker [Audrey Nathan/ The Cellist] and Lisandro Novillo [PA/Writer] discuss becoming a master cellist in 4 hours, getting a film school education as a set PA, and how "disappointment can lead you through this other door that you didn't even know was there," with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 119 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Maria Hill to S.H.I.E.L.D. 6-1-6" Can you believe it?! COBIE SMULDERS [aka THE Maria Hill] is ooonnnn this week. Mind blown. What an inspiration, talented, intelligent, kind, fffunny human. Think it couldn’t get better? Weeell, add the wwwwwonderful MICHAL SCHICK [Hypable Journalist + Level 7 Access podcast host] and you got one of the best eps evur. Crazy Marvel secrets, how they flipping did it and why we all need some SWAT training with intense SWAT people. You. Are. Welcome...to join me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 120 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow us on insta @cobiesmulders, @inkasrain, @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel!
"I told you it was gonna be fun." Welcome along to Live with ZIL special Valentine's Day edition! Join my 2021 Valentine's virtual date with Zachary Burr Abel [Fiancé/ Co-host/ Agent Tad] where we talk being a SHEILD spouse, cosplay dreams and take questions from the live chat as we watch along to episode 121 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Season Finale next week! You can follow us on insta @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbe
"You ready to change the world?" "No. I'm ready to kick some ass." Season One Complete! Finishing strong with the brilliance that is MING NA WEN [Agent May] and DAVID CRABTREE [Editor] as they chat about the magic created during the editing process, the hard work done by stunt doubles, and the importance of really believing in yourself and in your dreams [goosebumps guaranteed!!], with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 122 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow us on insta @mingna_wen, @davecrabdirector, @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel!
Oh Hey! I can't believe we've finished season one!!! This week is a Fan Special where fans who left an Apple review got a chance to ask Zach and I their burning questions!! AND I get to introduce you to some of the people behind the scenes of this podcast. Thank you SO much for all your support during this first season of LIVE WITH LIL!! Hope you enjoy this epic ep of you-ness!!
'That's how we have to live now... in the shadows, to save people, even when they don't know it, don't want it.' We're back! The utterly amazing WENDI LYNN AVIGNONE [make up artist] and brilliant BRIAN PATRICK WADE [Carl Creel] join us to discuss the collaboration needed between the make up department and a material absorbing character, having hobbies outside of work, and making time, not excuses, for some physical activity, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 201 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow us on insta @wendilynnmakeup @brianpatrickwade, @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel! Be sure to check out www.elizabethhenstridge.com [merch now available], @sconzandbonz, and @southerncountrycustoms!
‘A five-alarm fire otherwise known as Lance Hunter’ This week the wonderful NICK BLOOD [Lance Hunter] joins us for an epic chat about the journey that led him to AoS, learning to hide inner anxiety, and the best way to contribute to team projects, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 202 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! You can follow us on insta @NickdiscoBlood, @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel! Be sure to check out www.elizabethhenstridge.com [merch now available]!
"What kind of diet is that?" "Well, I also have tea." This week, the amazing SIMON KASSIANIDES [Bakshi] chats about doing his first table read with zero info, shares a little wardrobe bts, and inspires with his dynamic[!] journey through many stations and stages of the industry, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Distracted Chat King] as we watch along to episode 203 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
‘I really like that dress’ Head smashing episode this week! The wonderfully inspiring & wise MAYA STOJAN-CLEVER [Kara aka Agent 33] and SAMANTHA WIN [May stuntwoman and actress] talk about the work that went into creating one of the greatest AoS fight scenes, their indirect paths into the industry, and betting on yourself to chase your dreams, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 204 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Hold on, are you saying that I'm an alien?" This week the interviewer becomes the interviewee, and does spectacularly! ERIC GOLDMAN [Journalist/ Fandom Managing Editor] chats about going from freelance work to building up a new department from scratch and gives a masterclass on how to best handle spoilers (Agents of Sword anyone?), with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 205 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Bad day to be S.H.I.E.L.D., eh?" Disclaimer: No tros were recorded in the bathroom this week! The wonderful RON UNDERWOOD [Director] and the crazy inspiring ALICIA VELA-BAILEY [Bobbi/Mockingbird's stunt double] share their experience working together on set, moving from educational films to Hollywood productions, and stunting a 68 foot drop with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 206 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Corp"sey diem - seize the dead.” What a STEMulating conversation with two UCSD professors! A real life Fitz Simmons duo, Dr. Virginia De Sa and Andrea Chiba answer some AoS science fiction vs science fact questions and share some of their neural research knowledge, with me and Zachary Burr Abel [Live Chat King] as we watch along to episode 207 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Discovery requires experimentation." Bit of recording done in a hotel lobby (possibly a hotel kitchen?) this week! The incredible REED DIAMOND [Daniel Whitehall/ Werner Reinhardt/ The Kracken] chats about perfecting his German accent in 3 days (!), what it takes to play a villain, and going from Marvel mega fan to Marvel actor with me and - NOT Zachary Burr Abel [Missing Chat King] - as we watch along to episode 208 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"We'll return in a moment" *SPECIAL EPISODE!* I am taking a hiatus from Live With Lil for a while but before we do I wanted to do a special episode, celebrating YOU and your love for Agents of SHIELD!! You can watch the live episode and find the videos on my YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/ElizabethHenstridgechannel Stay tuned for future updates! You can follow us on insta @Lil_Henstridge and @ZacharyBurrAbel!