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Greg Staffa created The Staffa Corner Podcast to provide listeners with a Staffatarian look at entertainment and life. Focusing on honest conversation, Staffa’s podcast is an appreciation of those he finds interesting in and out of television and film.The journey taken by Staffa in the industry started more than 8 years ago writing for Your Entertainment Corner. Motivated by the desire to become more knowledgeable in his field, he leveraged his learned and acquired knowledge and skills and earned himself the opportunity to interview celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan, Ethan Hawke, Martin Freeman and Seth Rogan among others. Setting up his own in home studio, Staffa is branching out into podcasting while continuing to write for YEC. An unsung hero recognized by The St. Cloud Times in 2013, and a Staffatarian to the core, Staffa spent several months in 2010 on a 48-state road trip transforming the perception of homelessness. During this time, he handed out over 1,000 pairs of socks and hundreds of cups of coffee to the homeless, before he finally settling down in St Cloud Minnesota. By July 2020 Staffa’s journey came full circle having bought a home. To his credit, he still finds time to help others. Staffa is able to build and maintain incredible working relationships, an attribute that has contributed greatly to his success. Consequently, actors, writers and directors among other TV/film stars are always open to guest. He has covered red carpet premieres for films like Stuber and Booksmart among other star studded TV premieres.

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Stuntman Pete Klein talks about Daredevil, John Wick, and more

November 17, 2020 • Greg Staffa / Pete Klein • Season 1 • Episode 2

In this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, I talk with Hollywood stuntman Pete Klein. Appearing in shows like Daredevil, The Blacklist, Limitless, and films like John Wick and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pete’s no stranger to the rough and tumble world of being a stuntman.

The term stuntman is usually associated with big-budget action films full of car crashes and explosions but I knew there was more to it. This lead me to one of my first questions. “What is a stunt?” His answers to this and other questions really changed how I viewed the industry.

For example, I assumed those in his line of work were adrenaline junkies; you know, people who spend their weekends partaking in thrill-seeking activities like skydiving or rock climbing. To my surprise, Pete’s journey into stunt work stems from his background, which we discuss.

I was riveted listening to Pete break down his work. As a fan of shows like Limitless and Person of Interest, I love learning behind the scenes details. While I knew he was a stuntman on Netflix’s Daredevil, I didn’t realize he was involved in perhaps the most iconic scene of season one.

Maybe it’s my “Minnesota Nice” mentality but I enjoy hearing stories of how celebrities treat those around them. I’ve always assumed from watching interviews Ryan Eggold was a great guy but hearing Pete talking about their working relationship over several seasons as his stunt double on The Blacklist is refreshing to hear.

Despite his tough-guy persona on screen I had a wonderful time talking to Pete. We’ve both faced setbacks in our careers due to injury and talking to him served as a reminder that even though life throws things at you, it’s important to keep looking forward.

One of the things I enjoy about branching out into podcasting is the chance to talk to the lifeblood of the entertainment industry. Sure, actors and actresses get most of the accolades but where would television and film be without location scouts, stuntmen, prop masters, and writers? Hearing their stories is part of why The Staffa Corner Podcast was created. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Pete as much as I did.