Steve Hoefer

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Nickelodeon television director Steve Hoefer
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Steve Hoefer is a televsion director, best known for his work on kids' programming.

Among others, he directed multiple episodes (including pilots) for several Schneider's Bakery shows that aired on Nickelodeon.

Steve joined me via phone for an in-depth discussion about television directing & his work.

To listen to the interview with Steve Hoefer, click the play button below (or click here to open the audio player in a new tab/window).

Steve Hoefer is a supporter of Cure Alzheimer's Fund.

If you'd like to donate, you can do so here, via their website.

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Mike Reflects

This section is where I reflect on the interview & tell you my favorite parts, as well as relevant personal stories & memories.

Like a lot of people born in the 90s (and beyond), I've watched a fair amount of TV directed by Steve Hoefer--All That, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101...I've linked his IMDb page above; you don't need me to recite for you. My point is, when I thought "Ya know what, Mike? You should interview a TV director", Steve Hoefer was the first, and only, name that sprang to mind.

I don't generally discuss my "interview style", outside of specific discussions on that topic, because I generally like to let my interviews speak for themselves. This feels like one of the few times that feels like a good time to make an exception.

I really enjoy opportunities to simultaneously learn about both people and the nature of their work. I think about it as an intersection of the person, the job, and how the person does the job:




It's rare when I get the opportunity to balance those three things. Even rarer is when I successfully strike a good balance between those three.

I like to think I pulled it off here. Either way, it was one of my personal favorites that I've done.