We're switching things up a bit this episode. I had a good sit down with Matthew Zeitoun (filmmaker/photographer/curator/comedian), co-founder of Phenotype Stages and resident/co-manager of Prototype 237 in Paterson, NJ. We had a nice conversation over a few beers on the patio of our mutual friend Paul Larsen's gallery. We get into our favorite Middle Eastern Paterson spots (both of our families are from Lebanon), his filmmaking and photography background, standup comedy, his various projects at Prototype 237 and Phenotype Stages, and a whole lot more. Thank you to Paul Larsen for providing his space (Paul Larsen Gallery) for this episode.matthewzeitoun.comThe PatersonianIG: @matthewzeitoun • @zeitounpromotions • @artistexhibitions • @openfilmscreenings • @phenotypestages • ⁠@prototypepatersonTheme and outro music by V. Paul Janbazian • Caspian Seal Sounds and Music, ASCAPThe Basements Were Stars is a Caspian Seal production