Supergirl’s AZIE TESFAI: Self Worth
Azie Tesfai (Supergirl, Jane the Virgin) joins me this week and has a wonderful conversation on the value of self-worth and finding your voice within the “Hollywood” setting. Azie and I discuss her journey in becoming an actor after pursuing a career in law and why acting is so important to her. We also talk about Jane the Virgin, wanting to be a clown, the importance of therapy, and Azie’s time working and eventually writing for the CW’s Supergirl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Dec 20211h 17min
Pretty Smart’s GREGG SULKIN: Boundaries
Gregg Sulkin (Marvel’s Runaways, Wizards of Waverly Place) joins me this week to discuss the evolution of his career and how respecting professionalism and personal boundaries have helped catapult him along the way. Gregg reminisces on his early work in Wizards of Waverly Place and the chance beginning of his career at a young age. We also talk about Gregg’s time on Marvel’s Runaways, a crazy story on meeting Tim Burton, and his run-ins with Justin Bieber and Bella Thorne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Dec 20211h 29min
Shaun of the Dead’s NICK FROST: Sidekick Evolution
Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) joins me this week for a discussion on dealing with severe trauma and depression and how periods of loss and tribulation with his family has shaped his life. Nick opens up a ton this episode on his family hardships surrounding alcoholism and what it was like watching both parents step in to care for one another in their time of need. We talk about his journey in acting, how he met Simon Pegg, and how his career took off with hits like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Nov 20211h 15min
The Office's RAINN WILSON: Tools for Ego
Rainn Wilson (The Office, Metaphysical Milkshake) joins us this week to discuss his tools for managing a controversial ego, the moment that changed things for him while filming The Office, and how he defines purpose and happiness in life. We discuss therapy without parents and may have just inspired a special third version of Rainn coming back next time. Also, we get into anxiety, the subtle power of gratitude, and the origin Rainn’s show Metaphysical Milkshake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Nov 20211h 16min
Seinfeld’s JASON ALEXANDER: Tricks to Comedy
The hilarious and incredibly talented Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, Pretty Woman) joins this week to discuss his evolution going from an ambitious stage actor to pursuing a comedic career and landing the most popular sitcom of all time, Seinfeld. Jason and I discuss the stresses and anxiety of working on a Broadway production and how people in that profession have to manage an uber structured and stressful lifestyle. We also discuss his favorite moments on Seinfeld, the shock of landing Pretty Woman with Richard Greer and Julia Roberts, and what life has been like for his peers and family post-Seinfeld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Nov 20211h 22min
Breakfast Club’s ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL: Embracing Your Past
Anthony Michael Hall (Breakfast Club, Halloween Kills) joins us this week to discuss his ascension into stardom in the 80’s with Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science and his evolution of getting involved in new projects and different roles nowadays, such as his character in the new Halloween Kills. Anthony discusses fond moments in prior roles and with previous costars, including his relationship with the legendary director John Hughes. We also talk about experiences with Tim Burton, Stanley Kubrick, and working with Jamie Lee Curtis on the new set of Halloween Kills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Nov 20211h 12min
James Bond’s BILLY MAGNUSSEN: Hunger for Purpose
Quite possibly the most charming ‘bad guy’ Billy Magnussen (No Time to Die, The Many Saints of Newark) joins me this week to discuss his process of overcoming fear, taking risk in a world of random chaos, and how he approaches an “eff me” attitude when it comes to the roles he plays. Billy talks about his new gig in The Sopranos universe in the HBO Max series the Many Saints of Newark and some pretty interesting challenges he’s had to face on and off set for it. We also talk about his intense fight scene with Daniel Craig in the new James Bond film No Time to Die, his hilarious encounter meeting Meryll Streep, and trying to cultivate lasting relationships in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Nov 20211h 13min
Tigerbelly’s BOBBY LEE: Finding Comfort in Your Confidence
He’s baaaack… Bobby Lee (Mad TV, Tiger Belly) joins us this week to discuss balancing expectations and relationships transitioning from his off the wall personality decades ago into the slightly less off the wall podcast giant he is today. Bobby Lee and I catch up on each other's lives and delve deep into how Bobby has changed as a human being in his later years. We talk about his other podcast Bad Friends, poorly-timed racy jokes, and an insane story that involves a hot tub and some Hollywood names you might just recognize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Okt 20211h 20min
