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I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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TYLER HOECHLIN: Saying Goodbye to Superman, Embracing Tough Love & Choosing Baseball Over Twilight
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Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf) joins us this week to share how he’s been able to intertwine a tough-love sports upbringing with newfound vulnerability to find success in fan beloved franchises. Tyler reflects on the improbable run of Superman & Lois amidst the multiple different industry curveballs thrown their way, while recalling his…
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DEAN CAIN: Competing for Superman, Leaving the NFL & Wearing His Heart on His Cape
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Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) joins us this week for a candid conversation about his upbringing on film sets and how his competitive nature that couldn’t get used anymore in the NFL helped him land a career changing role as Superman in Lois & Clark. Dean talks about the nerves and his edge during the audition process to b…
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DAMIEN LEONE: Creating TERRIFIER, Intensity with Art the Killer-Clown & the Power of Horror
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Damien Leone (Terrifier) joins us this week to share everything about the intense horror and word of mouth rise behind the Terrifier franchise. Damien talks about his origins in filmmaking, how he learned about the power of horror in being able to scare adults, and how his passion for effect and storytelling helped him create an iconic horror villa…
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WIL WHEATON: Protecting Your Younger Self, Star Trek Validation & Giving Breaks With ‘Storytime’
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Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory) joins us again this week to follow up our first conversation about his trauma recovery, being a survivor of child abuse and isolation from his family. Wil talks about the experience of re-traumatizing himself to expose what still needs to be worked on while sharing the tactics he uses to prioritize his c…
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JAY MOHR: Profound Self Revelations, Dueling Impressions & His Addiction to Approval
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Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire, SNL) joins us this week for an absolutely amazing conversation… one that’ll make you self reflect on your life while cracking up at the same time. Jay talks about his earliest drug (approval) and how seeking it lead to success in comedy but difficulties in show business, ala SNL. We also talk about accepting responsibility …
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ASHLEY GREENE: Revisiting Twilight Emotions & Confronting Perfectionism
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Ashley Greene (Twilight) joins us this week to share how she manifested a role in the massively popular Twilight film franchise and how her life was never the same after it. Ashley talks about the ‘come down’ after Twilight and how it took some time for her to learn how to have fun again in this industry. We also talk about hiding panic attacks fro…
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EMILY BETT RICKARDS: Fitting Out, Getting Jacked & Becoming Queen of the Ring
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Emily Bett Rickards (Queen of the Ring, Arrow) joins us this week to share her experience going from canine caretaker to landing a recurring role on a fan beloved series and eventually getting cast sight unseen for a life changing opportunity as Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring. Emily opens up about not fitting in and shares how her positive rela…
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AARON ASHMORE: Learning From Trauma, Twin Rivalries & No More Mr. Nice Guy
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Aaron Ashmore (Smallville, Killjoys) joins us this week to share his shared experience in this industry working on a hit series like Smallville, while also diving into the very unique experience of what it’s like to navigate Hollywood with an identify twin sibling (Shawn Ashmore). Aaron talks about the surprise of landing the role as Jimmy Olsen on…
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KATIE CASSIDY: Eating Humble Pie & New Perspectives in Life
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Katie Cassidy (Arrow, Gossip Girl) joins us again this week fresh off the wildfires that devastated the city she was born and raised to share her perspective on the situation and how Angelinos are moving forward. Katie channels her moto of ‘being happy to be here and easy to work with’ as she reflects on her early acting career and the gut punch sh…
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JACK OSBOURNE: Going Too Far on The Osbournes & Recovering From His Darkest Moment
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Jack Osbourne (Ghosts and Grit, The Osbournes) joins us this week to share his unique perspective of growing up with Ozzy Osbourne, a world renowned rockstar, as your father and all the ups and downs that came from his family opening their front door to America. Jack opens up a lot by sharing his journey to sobriety at the age of 17 and how he was …
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JAY FERGUSON: Ditching Ego For Family, Forced to Recognize Mortality & the Mad Men Stimulus Package
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Jay Ferguson (Mad Men, The Conners) joins us this week to share the defining moment in his life where he chose to put his ego to the side for the sake of his family and career… and how that decision ultimately lead to him landing roles on hits like Mad Men and The Conners. Jay opens up about the unexpected emotions and compounded feelings that come…
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PAUL REISER: Recipe to ‘Mad About You’ Success, Power of Naivety & Connection Through Comedy
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Paul Reiser (Mad About You, Aliens) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry from developing household classics like Mad About You, to keeping a finger on the pulse by appearing in current hits like The Boys, to reinvigorating his passion and career in standup comedy. Paul talks a lot about his early aspirations as a comic, the s…
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RHYS DARBY: Never Losing Humor, Lighter Side of Life & Starbucks Line Reading
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Rhys Darby (Flight of the Concords, Our Flag) joins us for laughs, insights into a lighter side of life, and more laughs… look it up. Rhys talks about the comfort and comedy he was brought up under by his single mother and why he ultimately had to leave New Zealand to achieve his dreams. We also talk about humble beginnings on Flight of the Concord…
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GRANT GUSTIN: Shaking Perceptions, Maturing on Flash & Theater for Spielberg
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Grant Gustin (The Flash, Glee) joins us in person this week for a deeper conversation exploring how impostor syndrome limits new creative exploration and how he’s shaken perceptions over the last few years. Grant talks about his legacy as The Flash and how he was ready for the show to come to a close during the last couple seasons after some much n…
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STEVEN OGG: The Reality of GTA Trevor, Understanding vs. Feelings & Tapping into Vulnerability
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Steven Ogg (GTA, Better Call Saul) joins us this week to share his practice of setting boundaries to maintain sanity and the vulnerability he’s able to tap into to deliver dark, emotional performances. Steven talks about the simple pleasures in his life that reflect his mental health and allow understanding to take precedence over feelings. We also…
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WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY: Finding Comedic Gold, Fighting for Bridesmaids & Ups and Downs on Goldbergs
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Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs, St. Denis Medical) joins us this week for a fun and candid conversation about her experience in this industry and the insatiable workaholic tendencies that have contributed to her success when her back was against the wall. Wendi shares the joy of working on the improv fueled Reno 911! and how she was about to q…
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KEVIN DURAND: Dedication to Keeping Sanity, ‘Planet of the Apes’ Secret Advantage & Trusting Your Own Time and Process
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Kevin Durand (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Strain) joins us this week to share how he went from professional hockey aspirations as an 11th generation Canadian lumberjack to pursuing his dreams of acting and storytelling in Hollywood. Kevin talks about the difficult impact of prepping for the physicality of certain roles like Planet of the…
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LUCY LAWLESS: Fighting as XENA: Warrior Princess, Calling the Shots Now & Thrill Seeking Passion in ‘Never Look Away’
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Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Spartacus) joins us this week to share the unabashed passion and connection she has with her newest documentary Never Look Away: exploring the traumatic and thrill seeking life of an adrenaline fueled journalist touring war zones. Lucy talks about her time during Xena: Warrior Princess, including what it was li…
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ELIJAH WOOD: Big LOTR Risk, Level-Headed Perspective & Reality of Panic Attacks
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Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Wilfred) joins us this week to share his ‘going out on a limb’ moment that helped him land a life changing role in one of the most beloved and groundbreaking franchises in LOTR. After sharing some fellow hobbit appreciation, Elijah talks about his upbringing as a child actor and how delayed success was paramount to h…
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ROSE MCIVER: Disguised Defiance, Coping with Uncertainty & Running Low on iZombie
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Rose McIver (Ghosts, iZombie) joins us to share the balance between deep gratitude for her career and light hearted levity she needs to bring to the performances in her various diverse roles. Rose talks about her time filming iZombie and Ghosts, noting the unique character building and difficulties that come with shooting both types of series. We a…
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NATHAN MITCHELL: Carrying Silent Performance on THE BOYS & Finding Validation From Within
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Nathan Mitchell (The Boys, Ginny & Georgia) joins us this week to share the growth of his career in this industry and the validation that comes from within until you get big breaks like the hit series The Boys and Ginny & Georgia. Nathan talks about landing The Boys during a lull in his confidence as an actor and the reflections he has as the show …
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IKE BARINHOLTZ: Passing the Crazy Test, Post-MadTV Dry Spell & Major Jeopardy Regrets
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Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, Blockers) joins us this week to share his experience going from an upbringing in a comedy heavy household to landing a big break on MadTV to the reality check he received after his time on the series was over. Ike discusses passing the ‘crazy test’ with his writing and his initial fears of joining the Mindy Projec…
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FRANKIE MUNIZ: Honest Parental Reflections, Dangers of Racing & The Reality of Child Actors
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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 mi…
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CHRISTOPHER JUDGE: Wild Stargate Stories, Freedom from Forgiveness & Acting Out of Spite
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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 u…
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SIMON PEGG: Mitigating the ‘Black Dog’, The Tom Cruise Effect & Shaun of the Dead Brotherhood
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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 b…
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