Hollywood actor and star of TV series, “Better Call Saul”, Patrick Fabian recently appeared on The Glacé Film Club podcast to discuss his new film “The Way We Speak”.
The team behind feature film “The Way We Speak” chat with Callum
Alongside the film’s writer and director, Ian Ebright, as well as co-stars Diana Coconubo, Kailey Rhodes and Ayanna Berkshire, the team behind the film spoke with podcast host Callum Hyde about how the film came into being, the meaning behind the title and the symbolism behind some of the key scenes.
The nearly 50-minute conversation followed on from a conversation Callum and Patrick had on stage at the film’s UK premiere at Worcester Film Festival in September of 2025.
During both conversations, Fabian shed light on the freeing process of working with Ian Ebright on his debut feature, the connection he had with the rest of the cast and how “The Way We Speak” really was a film for the times.
What is the film “The Way We Speak” about?
“The Way We Speak” is the debut feature film for American writer and director, Ian Ebright. The film focuses on an up-and-coming writer (Simon Harrington, played by Patrick Fabian) who refuses to leave the spotlight when his best friend and debate opponent suffers a cardiac arrest, leading to an obsession over his new opponent and a growing rift with his ailing wife.
When a young bestselling Christian essayist (Sarah Clawson played by Kailey Rhodes) is asked to step into the debate at the last minute, the series of increasingly intense showdowns about religion gradually shift the film from abstract discourse to Simon’s personal life.
Through the exploration of Simon’s personal journey and the considerations his debate with Sarah forces him to make, the film asks us as viewers to consider whether how we speak is more important than the arguments themselves.
Is defeating an opponent the ultimate goal or learning our own personal limitations more valuable?
What they discussed during the podcast episode
During the episode, Ian Ebright introduced his film and the inspiration behind it. Independent filmmakers have to go through all sorts in order to get their film off the ground and Ian’s story of writing the script and eventually getting a group of highly talented actors together to bring it to life absolutely gives an insight into the world of independent filmmaking.
Callum’s distinctive analytical and thought provoking style of questioning led to various fascinating exchanges between the cast and Callum himself about how the film investigates the way we talk to each other in the modern world, the fragility of the main character’s masculinity and the role of memory in the film as well as much more.
For those who are interested in how independent feature films are crafted and how top-level directors and actors work together to produce powerful pieces of art, this episode is absolutely for you. Not only does it provide an amazing insight into “The Way We Speak”, but it is highly illuminating when it comes to filmmaking and the process of crafting a film.
Where to watch and listen to the episode
The episode can be watched in full on YouTube. It can be watched and listened to on Spotify and listened to on Apple Podcasts.
What is The Glacé Film Club podcast?
The Glacé Film Club podcast is hosted by Marcus Johnson and Callum Hyde. The podcast features a combination of film reviews and conversations with individuals from the film industry.
The podcast gives a peek behind the curtain, offering insights beyond what can be seen on the big screen.
When it comes to reviews, Marcus and Callum use film as a springboard to discuss what the filmmaker is really trying to say and the lasting message it leaves with us. Their big belief is that film is just the starting point for discussion and this is absolutely displayed in their unique take on film reviewing.
When they’re not reviewing, they’re speaking to individuals involved in the world of film and gathering their insights into what goes into making the film industry go round.
Whether it be at film festivals or during casual conversations, the podcast isn’t just about the actors’ experience, we’re interested in all parts of the industry. This is a podcast for those who love film and everything that goes into it.
The Glacé Film Club podcast is an original podcast produced by Glacé Media.
