Accomplished actor Clancy Brown joins Matt to talk about his role as the tough as nails prison guard Captain Hadley in the 1994 Frank Darabont film The Shawshank Redemption. They chat about how Clancys difficulty saying some of his character's colorful dialogue in the audition eventually got him the gig, why he turned down offers to work with correctional officers to help him with his role, and really hanging Tim Robbins over the ledge of a rooftop. Plus, we'll hear stories from the set of LOST,...
Oct 03, 2023•42 min
It's no secret that Matt is a huge James Bond fan. He hosts the James Bonding podcast along with fellow 007 fanatic Matt Mira and is very excited to dig into one of the most classic Bond films of all time, 1964's Goldfinger. Matt is joined by Linda Gidley for a discussion on what lead a young woman not even old enough to drive at the time to become one of Pussy Galore's Flying Circus Pilots in Goldfinger. Plus, Matt takes us through the 007's that never were in the return of the classic segment ...
Sep 26, 2023•46 min
Jamie Donnelly aka "Brush-a Brush-a Brush-a" Jan the Pink Lady is back to talk more about the 1978 musical Grease. We'll hear if Jan was a snacker onstage as much as she was in the film, what would be the future of all the Grease characters, and possible inspiration for the end of the film. Plus, Jamie shares stories of stagnant LA river water, Seabreeze shammies, and Johnny Depp finger kisses. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Casper Mattresses, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival. Hosted...
Sep 19, 2023•45 min
Matt gathered some of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Poltergeist, and many more. You'll hear from Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Jakub, Phil LaMarr and more on topics ranging from food, flesh, and pancakes to making & breaking comedy. It's a perfect way to jump into the podcast for new listeners and a grand collection of great stories for regular listeners to revisit. This episode is sponsored by Squ...
Sep 12, 2023•48 min
One of America's best and most versatile actresses Piper Laurie joins Matt to talk about initially approaching the role of Carrie's mother in Brian De Palma's Carrie as a comedy, her experience working alongside Paul Newman and George C. Scott in the 1961 film The Hustler, and many other gems from her fantastic autobiography 'Learning to Live Out Loud: A Memoir.' Plus, Amanda Lund joins Matt to share a special talent that will enhance your listening enjoyment of certain songs in the return of I ...
Sep 05, 2023•41 min
Jamie Donnelly and Barry Pearl portrayed Pink Lady Jan and T-Bird Doody respectively from the 1978 musical Grease but did you know that they've been performing Grease in the theatrical production prior to the film? Jamie and Barry join Matt this week to talk about auditioning for their film roles, the fly by during "Beauty School Dropout," the intense heat as they shot the gymnasium scene, restoring the laughs from the theatrical production, and much more. This sponsored by Mack Weldon and Squar...
Aug 29, 2023•48 min
Prolific actor Peter Jason has a million stories about John Carpenter's cult classic They Live, Deadwood, and so much more. He joins Matt to talk about what it was like for his character Gilbert the Resistance Leader to get squibbed, the levels of Godhood in David Milch's John from Cincinnati, and Con Stapleton's submarine monologue from Deadwood. Plus, we hear how Peter got "t-boned" by Orson Welles. Check out the art on Earwolf.com by Andy Taylor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Aug 22, 2023•45 min
Presented by the Alamo Drafthouse and recorded live from The Ace Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Matt hosts a special Alien Day Q&A with Aliens stars Ricco Ross (Private Frost), Jenette Goldstein (Private Vasquez), and Carrie Henn (Newt). Plus, in honor of the great H.R. Giger, Matt shares a sketch from Superego where H.R. Giger takes his very suburban family through a fast food establishment drive-thru. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Squarespace, and Harold Ramis Film School. Ho...
Aug 15, 2023•41 min
Actor Kurt Leitner played Lester, one of the students in the classroom of Dead Poet's Society, a film that was highly influential for Matt. Kurt tells us about going from being a body double on set to becoming one of the supporting poets, organically coming up with the name Lester for his character as well as the character name of Spaz, his chicken walk making it into the trailer, and why his character didn't stand on a desk in support of Mr. Keating. Plus, we hear about the truly once in a life...
Aug 08, 2023•57 min
Joshua Burge is one of the nicest human beings on this Earth. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Stubby Bill in The Revenant. Joshua tells us about auditioning for Alejandro Iñárritu learning how to shoot flintlocks, throw axes, and ride horses through survival bootcamp, the origin of the name Stubby Bill, and having a call and response with Tom Hardy's character on set. Plus, in honor of the infamous CGI bear in The Revenant, Matt counts down his Top 3 Emotive Acting Moments Done...
Aug 01, 2023•49 min
Recorded Live aboard the JoCo Cruise, Matt welcomes singer-songwriter Aimee Mann to talk about her role as Nihilist Woman, Franz's Girlfriend in The Big Lebowski. Aimee tells us about having to create dialogue in German, what it was like working with the Coen brothers, and whether or not her character gave her toe away willingly. Then, Paul F. Tompkins returns to talk about playing customer service operator Chad in Magnolia. Paul describes his three intense days of shooting the scene which inclu...
Jul 25, 2023•54 min
Gilbert Gottfried is the most wonderful tornado you can ever imagine. He joins Matt this week to talk about his role as Iago the parrot in Disney's Aladdin. Gilbert tells us about the audition process, having to re-record dialogue for the animated series that was deemed too dirty by a viewer, and the remarkable story of how a family reached their autistic son through a puppet of the parrot. Plus, Matt's Superego pals Mark McConville and Jeremy Carter talk about playing parts in Aladdin in a tota...
Jul 18, 2023•56 min
The final chapter in the Spielberg Saga is here as Sean Frye joins Matt to talk about playing Steve, Elliot's older brother's friend in E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Sean shares some great insight on all of the scenes from the film as well as what it was like working with Henry Thomas, E.T. himself, and going over to Harrison Ford's house. Plus, Matt gets a little crabby as he counts down his Top 10 List of Things That Happen in Movies That Never Happen in Real Life. HENRY THOMAS AUDITIONS FOR E.T...
Jul 11, 2023•50 min
Part Two of the Three Part Spielberg-Aganza-Palooza continues with a discussion of 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Martin Casella once again joins Matt to talk about his experience as Steven Spielberg's assistant on the film. Martin provides some wonderful insight on what went on behind the scenes including the origin of Marion's famous dress, Spielberg's must-see-TV habits, and what lead to the inception of E.T. Plus, Matt's companion from the Superego podcast, Jeremy Carter, joins him to talk ...
Jul 04, 2023•54 min
Season 2 of I Was There Too with Matt Gourley begins with a discussion of 1982's Poltergeist, the 1st film in the IWTT Steven Spielberg Extravaganza! Martin Casella joins Matt to talk about his role as Dr. Marty Casey, the man who literally rips his own face off, scenes that didn't make the final cut of the film, and his relationship with Steven Spielberg and what led to Spielberg himself being the hands that ultimately rip his own face off. Plus, Matt celebrates the life of his wonderful grandm...
Jun 27, 2023•56 min
From the vaults of I Was There Too, Matt brings out a classic episode with Jenette Goldstein of Aliens, T2, and Titanic. This week Jenette Goldstein joins Matt to chat about her portrayal as bad-ass Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens, John Connor’s foster mother in Terminator 2, and Irish Mommy in Titanic. Jenette tells us how she fell into the body building sub-culture in East London prior to being cast as Pvt. Vasquez, what it was like shooting in the huge vat of baby oil for the T-1000 in the lava bath s...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Celebrate the one year anniversary of I Was There Too featuring Dwier Brown, aka Kevin Costner's dad, John Kinsella in 1989's Field of Dreams. Dwier tells us about how he prepared emotionally for his heartfelt father/son scene not long after his father had passed away, his book about the film entitled "If You Build It," Ray Liotta making his lucky Hawaiian shirt even more lucky on set, and much more. Plus, Matt's Superego buddy Mark McConville guides him through his first viewing of Field of Dre...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr
Actress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said "totally" secured her role in the film, what it's like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. P.J. also tells us her experience working with Bill Murray on Stripes, how she had to wrestle Rod Stewart for the jacke...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Accomplished film and theatre actor Ray Baker joins Matt this week to talk about his many film/TV roles including helping Arnold Schwarzenegger go on his mind journey in Total Recall. Ray tells us about surviving Schwarzenegger's choke hold, playing a bad guy in a 21 Jump Street/Booker crossover episode, and working with Meryl Streep in Silkwood. Finally, James 'Jimmy Blades' Bladon joins Matt in another exciting installment of I Was There Tune to discuss the unveiling of their new theme song pr...
May 30, 2023•57 min
In a very special episode-long segment of I Wasnt There Too, actor, writer, and Wolfpops own Paul Scheer joins Matt to talk about his experience on the set of Meet Dave. Paul goes deep into how his role of Lieutenant Buttocks got re-cast during shooting, being fooled by Eddie Murphy doubles, and the wonderful rapport the real Eddie Murphy had with everyone on set. Plus, Paul tells us about one of his very first auditions for the Tom Cruise film Vanilla Sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
May 23, 2023•52 min
Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2023•47 min
Lisa Jakub began her acting career as a child in Canada and decided to retire from acting at the age of 22. Lisa joins Matt to talk about her many roles as a child actor including her role as Lydia Hillard in 1993s Mrs. Doubtfire. Lisa tells us about her experience improvising intimately with Robin Williams, her book You Look Like That Girl which chronicles her life as a child actress, and the one time she was almost kidnapped. Plus, Matt shares more children's cartoons that were based off R-rat...
May 09, 2023•49 min
Oh man, I shot Marvin in the face. These are the words John Travolta says after obliterating the face of this weeks guest, Phil LaMarr. Phil joins Matt to finally lay all the myths of Pulp Fiction to rest. Was Marvin originally supposed to survive? And whats Marvins real deal, anyway? And whats in the damned briefcase? Phil answers all of these questions as well as tells us about the real fear he felt in his scene with Samuel L. Jackson, the approach he takes when working on an impression, and h...
May 02, 2023•51 min
As if! Wiggin Zup! Its been 20 years since Clueless hit theaters and changed the English language. This week actor, dancer, and martial artist Nicole Bilderback joins Matt to talk about her character Summer stealing a lit snowman, the story behind the Credit card Suck and Blow game, and the insane wardrobe budget for her character alone. Then, Nicole tells us about how the Mickey cheer/dance she prepared for her final Bring It On audition made its way into the film credits, her philanthropic org...
Apr 25, 2023•35 min
On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last years guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to whether Jenette Goldstein from Aliens thought her role was an immigrant alien or an extra-terrestrial alien, to tales of the infamous Schwabs Pharmacy with Matts grandmother Eleanor. Its worth revisiting if youre a regular listener and a perfect starting place for all the newbies. Plu...
Apr 18, 2023•59 min
Derek Mears portrayed one of the most famous slashers of all time, Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. Derek joins Matt to talk about his action hero/cartoon character approach to the character, identifying with the young Tommy in Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, and why the original ending of the film didnt test well with audiences. Derek also tells us about encountering a curious Harrison Ford while on the set of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, ...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min
Welcome to Deadwood! Paula Malcomson joins Matt this week to talk about the evolving, unwritten arc of her character Trixie, her favorite phrase of curse, and the tenuous future life of the show. Then, Sarah Lund tells the story of how she went from a background actor to having a bathtub fitting for her big scene. It's a tale of two whores. One, a series regular and tough as nails. The other a featured background player and fancy as a June bride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Apr 04, 2023•58 min
Experience turtle power and celebrate the first and best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film with Raphael himself, actor Josh Pais. Josh talks about going from a kid who would get mugged all the time to a martial arts trained bad ass in East Village, New York City, becoming acclimated to the turtle suit, and fully committing to the emotional moment when Splinter is kidnapped. Josh also tells us about his training institution called Committed Impulse, playing Juniors lawyer in the Sopranos, and the...
Mar 28, 2023•39 min
You cant handle truth. That actor Joshua Malina speaks this week as he joins Matt to chat about his role as Tom in A Few Good Men. Joshua talks about being in the original Broadway production of the same name before appearing in the film, saving Aaron Sorkins life, Clint Eastwood defending his manhood on the set of In the Line of Fire, and pranking his West Wing and Scandal castmates. Plus, Matt pits Bad News Bears against Dr. Strangelove in a battle for the best character names during I Was The...
Mar 21, 2023•49 min
Wonderful actor and musician Adam Busch joins Matt to chat about how he went full method for his role as Manolo in Léon: The Professional. Adam talks about getting a full character background for Manolo directly from director Luc Besson, the charged sexual atmosphere on the set, Danny Aiello holding court on Ninth Avenue, and the alternate endings to the film which may or may not have included a musical number. Finally, Matt closes the show with a little taste of Eric Serra’s “The Experience of ...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min
