Zachary Quinto

Shut Up Evan

Jan 13, 2026•49 min

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Episode description

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh.

Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth

Show links:

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan

CHAPTERS

(00:00) – Intro

(3:00) – Favorite music

(6:30) – The state of art, theater, and Broadway

(13:00) – Criticism in art

(21:00) – A celebrity’s voice in politics and culture

(35:00) – Brilliant Minds

(41:00) – Zachary’s inspiration

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