Hakeem Oluseyi Returns

Danny Elfman has a terrific chat with Chris about their mutual love of Victorian-era taxidermy, how Danny made the jump from science to music in high school, the early days of Oingo Boingo, and making the shift from band to film scoring. There are some really great stories! Danny will be performing 2 shows at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on October 29th & October 31st for the live-to-film concert experience of Disney’s timeless holiday classic “TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! Tix available now! Also his first album in 37 years "The Big Mess" is also out now!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 20211h 21min

Stanley Tucci chats with Chris about the process of getting dual Italian citizenship, how life can be viewed experientially through the food we eat, and his battle overcoming cancer. Stanley's new memoir "Taste: My Life Through Food" is available in bookstores now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Okt 20211h 2min

Director David Yarovesky--a.k.a. Yarvo (Brightburn, The Hive)--is back on the podcast! He and Chris talk about the ups and downs of directing, making your vision a reality, and finding the right balance of CG in a movie. They also talk about Chris & Lydia's recent baby announcement! Yarvo’s new film "Nightbooks" is on Netflix now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 20211h 27min

Creator and producer Brian Volk-Weiss has not only produced stand-up specials for some of the biggest names in comedy, but he also has given us such gems as Netflix's "The Toys That Made Us" and "The Movies That Made Us". His newest series is also a home run, Disney+'s "Behind the Attraction", which focuses on a different legendary aspect of the Disney parks each episode. Whether you're a die-hard or even casual fan of Disneyana or just someone who strives to turn their passions into their career, this is a great ep for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Sep 20211h 33min

"Walking Dead" showrunner Angela Kang chats with Chris about the extended final season of "The Walking Dead", using creative writing to discover your voice, and how to organize your time with a mountain of responsibility! "The Walking Dead" is airing now on Sundays at 9/8c on AMC and this final season will extend into late 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Sep 20211h 23min

Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead, Euphoria, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom) is back on the podcast! Colman talks about designing a meaningful career path as a creator, writer, director, and actor. Currently, he is in the new "Candyman," in theaters August 27, and "Fear the Walking Dead" which returns on October 17th! (Also SPOILER ALERT! if you're not caught up on Fear the Walking Dead they do discuss some events of the most recent season finale!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Aug 20211h 12min

Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon, Girls, Big Mouth) chats with Chris about his impressive career on Broadway, how he keeps his voice healthy for voiceover work, comedy acting, and moving into the director's chair. Andrew is on the new season of "Modern Love" on Amazon and also "Black Monday" on Showtime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Aug 20211h 11min

Connie Britton (White Lotus, Friday Night Lights, Nashville) is back on the show! She and Chris Zoom it up even though live a few houses away from each other. They talk about Connie’s extensive career, how neither of them knows that much about investing, and their love for house restoration. Connie's current show "The White Lotus" is on HBO Max right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Aug 20211h 13min