Drew Darby and Rob Fisher join the show to unpack the making of The Finisher, our new documentary chronicling Jasmin Paris’ historic completion of the 2024 Barkley Marathons. We reflect on the creative process, the unique storytelling challenges of the Barkley, and what we learned along the way.
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Background, intros
(2:53) – Why Barkley is a media nightmare (and dream)
(7:03) – Do we have a film? Short form vs long form
(16:29) – Timelines, pressure, and hindsight
(30:27) – Barkley surprises from behind the camera
(36:26) – Crafting the behind-the-scenes narrative
(42:02) – Untold themes we could’ve explored
(47:05) – Indie filmmaking: the pros and cons
(61:36) – Reflections on key characters
(71:46) – Final takeaways + what’s next
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