Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle, Nascar) joins us this week for an open and honest conversation about everything from the realities of what’s asked of child actors to the reflections on family dynamics once he became a father himself. Frankie talks about the chip on his shoulder that he’s carried into his new racing career and the different misconceptions/ dangers that come with the sport. We also talk about the surprises during Malcolm in the Middle, how he’s masked the low points througho...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 344
Chris Judge (Stargate SG-1, God of War) joins us this week for an open, honest, and forthcoming conversation about the pain in his past and how he’s been able to not only overcome it throughout his career, but also use it to his advantage when portraying characters like Teal’c in Stargate SG-1 and Kratos in God of War. Chris shares his tumultuous upbringing with an abusive father, chilling stories where he avoided tragedy, and how he’s been able to break the cycle of violence. We also talk about...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 343
Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) joins us this week for a humble and grounded conversation about the rise in his career from indie movie hits to massive blockbusters, all the while trying to mitigate the ‘black dog’ of depression following him. Simon talks about his brotherhood with Nick Frost, how they drop everything to have each others back, and the origins of Three Flavours Cornetto. We also talk about the Tom Cruise effect while filming, going from class clown to actor, and his most...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 342
🎬 Check out Danny's new film 'Seven Cemeteries' now available on Digital and On-demand! Danny Trejo (Machete, Desperado) joins us this week to share his story of breaking cycles of incarceration to make it in Hollywood and ultimately transform his life to lead with gratitude. Danny opens up about his misguided childhood and the lessons learned growing up behind bars. We also talk about the heart and horror in his new film Seven Cemeteries, tension working with method actors, and longevity at 80...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 341
Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) joins us this week to grace us with stories she couldn’t share before her book release… warnings from Elvis, retiring her Elvira get-up, coming out and more! We talk about what could have been with Paul McCartney and other iconic stories during her tenure as Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra shares the impact of helping people embrace being different, what made her accept the path to Elvira, and the heartbreak of losing Paul Rubin (Pee-wee Herman)....
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 340
Eric Roberts (Dark Knight, The Pope of Greenwich Village) joins us this week on the heels of the release of his new memoir ‘Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far’ to share lessons learned through his decades experience with this industry… from the misconceptions that come early in an actor’s career, to realizing fear is behind ego, to a life changing break by adopting honesty. Eric opens up about his mental health journey and how he’s been able to clear clouds of depression while realiz...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 339
DJ Qualls (Supernatural, Hustle & Flow) joins us this week to share his experience coming out of a strict rural South upbringing, having to hide who he truly was while on sets in Hollywood, and eventually carving a path of success that allows him to operate on his terms without any curated persona. DJ opens up on why he hid his sexuality when he came out to LA along with his opinion of changing dynamics on sets today and the context needed to be given to those in the past. We also talk about...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 338
Heather Graham (Boogie Nights, The Gunslingers) joins us this week to share the addictive side to Hollywood and the pride she has in being able to be her own boss and create on her terms… like with the new film she has written, directed, and starred in: Chosen Family. Heather shares her experience in Boogie Nights, how she threw caution to the wind to capture lightning in a bottle and the fallout that came afterwards. We also talk about bringing women into Westerns, seeing something through that...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 338
Michael Dorn (Star Trek, Steelworks) joins us this week to share his record setting tenure throughout Star Trek as Worf along with the grounding and gratitude that has allowed him to maintain a love and passion for his character and cast mates. Michael talks about auditioning for the role with the likes of the late great James Avery and how embracing ‘being outsider’ helped throughout the series. We also talking about escaping the Hollywood hamster wheel, his life changing prostate cancer diagno...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 336
Meg Donnelly (Zombies, American Housewife) joins us this week to share the duality of having a history of severe anxiety while being an entertainer, and how she’s been able to turn that into a superpower over the last few years navigating this industry. Meg talks about pessimistic expectations going into new projects and her feelings after the Winchesters/ losing the Supernatural fanbase. We also talk about the wonderful world of farts, falling in love on set, and being haunted by bad first impr...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 335
Stephen Amell (Suits: L.A., Heels) checks in again this week for a much needed update on all things life, career, and mental health. After reflecting on the somewhat toxic lifestyle that he had to put aside for mental and mental physical stability, Stephen goes on to talk about the importance of balance and work that gives him purpose. He also talks about the outlook of Heels moving to Netflix, the excitement around Suits: L.A., and what caused him to reach a breaking point. Thank you to our spo...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 334
Johnny Knoxville (Jackass, Pretty Sure I Can Fly) joins us this week to share his early aspirations for show business, how those led to his addiction to wild and crazy stunts on Jackass, and how the latter contributed to his mind and body hitting a unfortunate breaking point. Johnny really opens up this week about his upbringing - sharing how he made amends with the past, but is still dealing with the ramifications of its trauma today. We also share horror stories of working with certain actors ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 333
James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Schmactors) joins us again this week to share gratitude for his tenure as an actor along with his path to self acceptance after realizing how empty the pursuit of external validation can be. James also talks about the misinterpretation that got him kicked out of Juilliard, his darkest day on set while filming Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and his star struck geek out moment with the one and only Leonard Nimoy! Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https:...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 332
Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry from finding balance in his health amid physically demanding roles to the grounded perspective that parenting has brought him. Tom talks a lot about Umbrella Academy’s bittersweet ending, uncomfortable pain in early seasons, and everything in between. We also talk about the impostor syndrome that comes with new projects, being good vs. being right, and his experience on fan favorites like D...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 331
Martin Kove (Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid) joins us this week to share the vulnerability and soft side behind over 50 years of onscreen villainy. Martin talks a lot about the depth added to his character in the Cobra Kai series, while recounting crazy stories during the audition and filming of the iconic Karate Kid franchise. We also talk about going out on a ledge to win over an audition, laugh out loud stories with Sylvester Stallone, and the dangers of bringing home your work went portraying a b...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 330
Zach Braff (A Good Person, Scrubs) joins us in person this week for a deep convo about the passion and catharsis that went into his film ‘A Good Person’ alongside the emotional rollercoaster that came with its production. Zach opens by reminiscing about belly laughs and good times with his cast mates during Scrubs and the life changing experience that the series was for him. We also talk about the intricacies of directing legends like Morgan Freeman and Harrison Ford, his Emmy nomination directi...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 329
Lou Gramm (Foreigner, Black Sheep) joins us this week to share his story of growing up as a New York kid with aspirations in music, to fronting one of the most iconic rock groups Foreigner, and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Lou shares the origins of classic songs like ‘Feels Like the First Time’ and ‘Juke Box Hero’ along with the push and pull that came with record label interactions during his climb in the industry. We also talk about lessons learned opening up for KISS,...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 328
Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse Funhouse) joins us this week to give the ins and outs of what it’s like to be one of the forefathers of modern cartoon voice acting through classic recognizable roles in Balto, Aladdin, Winnie the Pooh, and more! Jim pulls back the curtain, sharing unique tools to the trade that helped advance his career; plus the secret to his tenured success in this industry. We also talk about the inspiration for memorable characters throughout his career, the nerve...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 327
Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Young Adult) joins us this week for an amazing conversation about his upbringing that cultivated his creative side, to balancing gratitude and the drive needed to push through contentless, to painful moments reconciling the loss of a loved one… Fantastic episode. Patton goes on to share his joy for comedy and the problem he sees for new comedians in today’s social media world. We also gush over Charlize Theron, share our love of horror, and discuss the impact of Lex L...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 326
Peter Segal joins us this week to take us behind the camera and share his experience creating iconic comedies like Tommy Boy and Naked Gun. Pete shares the joys of working with Chris Farley at the height of his career, along with the guilt that came after his loss. We also talk about his experience of walking on pins and needles while working with Leslie Nielsen, why Jack Nicholson listens to SpongeBob on set, and how he has become a dental pimp for his wife. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopi...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 325
Rachael Harris (Lucifer, Suits) was an absolute blast this week! Before she talks about her improv background coming in handy during iconic comedies like the Hangover, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more, we get deep… Rachael opens up about traumatic experiences in her childhood and catching herself from passing the same trauma on to her children. Cannot say enough how much I appreciate her candidness and sharing here. We also get into some fun dating talk, miscommunication during Star Tre...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 324
Max Lugavere (Genius Foods, Little Empty Boxes) joins us this week to share his unique story of leaving his career in entertainment behind to help his Mother after she was diagnosed with dementia and the passion it ignited for his exploration into modern day diet and its connection to longevity. Both of which Max dives deep into with projects like his book Genius Foods and his documentary Little Empty Boxes… 👉 Little Empty Boxes: https://littleemptyboxes.com/ 👉 Genius Foods: https://www.maxlug...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 323
Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Young Guns) joins us this week and shares his gratitude for being able to sustain a successful career in the arts for over 40 years, while highlighting the importance in open conversations about mental health along the peaks and valleys that come with it. Lou talks a lot about his experience in La Bamba - going from a day player to being Ritchie Valens, having just seven days to prepare the songs, and the biggest shock that came with his portrayal. We also talk ab...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 322
Rudy Mancuso (Música, Awkward Puppets) joins us this week to share the drive and passion behind his directorial film debut: Música. He talks about the lived inspiration of synesthesia, why stopping listening to other was the smartest thing he could do, and how Camila Mendes was the only feasible option to star in the film. We also talk about being disengaged from non-quantifiable social media statistics, his Brazilian/ Italian upbringing, and his evolution from Vine to directing major motion pic...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 321
Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers, Sleepy Hollow) joins us this week to share how he changed course from his military upbringing to pursue his dream of acting, and how his career has come full circle with the lives he’s impacted through this work. Casper shares a lot from his experience with Starship Troopers - from the marketing stunts that weakened it in the box office, to the industry legends who geek out over the project, and why there’s a resurgence in its popularity nearly three decades a...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 320
Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) joins us this week to share the duality of having immense gratitude for everything he’s been able to accomplish throughout his career, all the while being cursed with ambition that drives him to create more. Being a trailblazer in independent film, Kevin gives us his opinion about the current state of filmmaking post pandemic, the cyclical similarities between major sci-fi franchises, and the problem with today’s movie rating system. We also talk about creating a l...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 319
Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things, Sweeney Todd) joins us again this week to share his perspective on Stranger Things coming to and end… how he’s preparing to say goodbye to Dustin after a eight years… and the lessons he’s learned after landing a hit show at the age of 12. Gaten starts the episode talking about his dream come true of performing Sweeney Todd on Broadway and the highs and lows that came with its seven month run. We also talk about the unique experience of literally growing up with ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 318
Felicia Day (Third Eye, The Guild) joins us this week to share her new mindset of ‘being enough’ after realizing that her self valuations were merely career and achievement based. Felicia discusses the relief of shedding people in the industry who were looking to ‘take from her’ and the joy of telling stories that she cares about, like the sci-fi comedy Third Eye. We also talk about her time on Mystery Science Theater 3000, disappointments with prominent authors of this era, and her lack of amus...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 317
Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry, O Brother, Where Art Thou?) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry as a respected character actor and the on-set lessons learned from masters of their craft like Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Tom Cruise. Tim shares how James Franco helped pull him out of creative complacency during a lull, helping him develop his new approach of preparing for roles. We also talk about his last minute addition to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?,’ collaborati...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 316
Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding, The Wedding Date) joins us this week to share remarkable stories (on and off set) throughout his career and how he uses them as mental health check ins for gratitude in everything he’s been able to accomplis. Dermot also talks about his experience as a cellist, being able to work scores in both the Star Trek and Star Wars universes, and how he’s chasing the golden goose of working with Yo-Yo Ma. We also briefly talk about old stories of protecting Drew ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 315
