Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more - podcast episode cover

Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more

Feb 28, 202558 min
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Episode description

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more.


-:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening night of a movie premiere or Knicks-Pacers Game 7?

-1:52: First Knicks memory

-3:27: Expectations for this Knicks team

-10:51: What should the Giants do at quarterback?

-12:18: What should the Jets do at quarterback?

-14:24: Working with Matt Leinart

-17:07: Is chemistry instant or can it develop?

-18:16: Evolution of podcasting

-21:09: Format of “Throwbacks”

-22:10: WFAN

-23:25: Working with Evan Roberts

-24:40: How close did Jerry get to working at WFAN full-time?

-25:57: Was Jerry serious about taking the job?

-28:06: Giving up acting for WFAN?

-30:05: Chris Russo on “First Take”

-30:35: Jerry on “First Take”

-32:40: Sitting next to Aaron Rodgers in Celebrity Row at Knicks game

-33:50: How does Celebrity Row work?

-35:45: Being bumped off of Celebrity Row?

-36:36: Filming “Entourage” courtside

-38:22: Why did “Entourage” resonate with athletes?

-39:49: Getting into acting

-41:30: How Turtle developed on “Entourage”

-42:52: Weight loss

-47:02: Having a say in the Turtle character?

-47:56: “Entourage” cast remaining close

-48:50: “Entourage” reboot?

-51:11: Which actor or athlete cameo was most fun to work with?

-52:49: Star that was disappointing to work with?

-54:02: What’s most important when it comes to selecting an acting role?

-56:36: Role Jerry would most want to play?


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