Josh Plasse is an actor, producer and published author. The son of a Navy Seal, he’s appeared in more than 50 episodes of network television, including iCarly, Grey’s Anatomy and The Baxters. His first novel, Dust, drops February 4, 2025 on Resolve Editions. Find out more and pre-order Dust here.
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In 2022, Josh co-wrote, produced, and acted in the feature film Ride, starring C. Thomas Howell, Annabeth Gish and Forrie J. Smith. Originally conceived as a television pilot, the script sold to a production house, who bobbled the project when the pandemic hit. Josh and his team then re-imagined it as a feature, raised the $2 million budget and set to work.
The story of Ride’s ride — its inception, production and promotional effort — is worth the listen alone. It’s a lesson not only in imagination and fortitude, but the critical role strategic planning plays in translating an original story into a commercial success. Sometimes you need to exercise as much creativity on the promotional side of your project as you do the art itself.
I met with Josh at a coffeeshop a few months ago and was struck by two things: his absolute passion for storytelling, and his knowledge of so many aspects of the filmmaking game, particularly from the producer’s perspective. I knew I had to have him on the podcast.
As to how he found time to write a novel? “It took 8 years," he says, as if that is answer enough. When pressed, he admits to the more wandery route many of us recognize as basic to the process. Dust started in one genre, was abandoned out of hand, and then resumed in a different genre years later. Meanwhile Josh’s day job was acting in network television. Writing Dust took as long as it took. Patience and tenacity on full display.
I hope you pick up a copy of Josh’s new book. And I hope, in listening to this episode, you are inspired and empowered to get to work realizing your own story. You got one life. Get after it!
~Korby
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