Best John The Commish Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Drew - "Ask Dr. Drew" 1:07:55

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11d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Dr. Drew apologizes. After re-thinking some of his positions on vaccines, health mandates, etc, Dr. Drew is now on a self-professed apology tour. This is a fascinating and brutally honest assessment from Dr. Drew of what he's gotten wrong (and right). A refreshing moment in the national dialogue that you absolutely should hear.…

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Michael Chiklis - "Fantastic Four," "The Shield," "The Commish" 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

Hear Emmy winner Michael Chiklis talk about regret, humility, why people are not connected these days and how his new film, "The Senior" is a movie that will surprise you, motivate you and make you feel something you didn't at all expect. This movie is unlike any movie big Hollywood is releasing these days. And that's a GOOD thing.…

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Cedric Maxwell - 2 Time NBA Champ - Boston Celtics 36:11

2M ago36:11

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Hear first hand from an NBA champion and Finals MVP what it takes to win the biggest prize. Cedric is engrossing as he describes the nitty gritty of what made the Celts Championship run to their 18th banner so magical and what it takes to be an M+NBA champion. Cedric gives a great insider's take on the Celtics teams he played on and on the storied …

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Jerry Bruckheiner, Producer - "F1," "Top Gun," "Armageddon" 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

Jerry is one of the most successful film producers in Hollywood history and this is rare glimpse into the production genius of Jerry Bruckheimer. Hear how he consistently produces such mega-hit as he gives us a rare insider's look into his creative process in talking about the major factors that go into his choices of what movies he will make. Jerr…

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John Leguizamo- Emmy & Tony Winner: "John Leguizamo Does America," "John Wick," "Violent Night," "Freak" 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

John, as always, is hilarious, passionate and thought-provoking in this really fun conversation about the Latino influences in our culture and politics that has gone largely unnoticed. In a way only John can tell it, he describes his highly acclaimed 2nd season of "John Leguizamo Does America" as we hear about the 6 cities he's visited to take in t…

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Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker, "American Revolution," "Civil War," "Baseball" 14:53

5M ago14:53

14:53

An absolutely captivating conversation with the world's greatest documentary filmmaker as he passionately talks about his newest documentary series, "American Revolution," which explores our country’s founding struggle and its eight-year war for independence. Ken is spell-binding as he describes the virtues and contradictions of the war and the bir…

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Spike Feresten - Spike's Car Radio w/Jerry Seinfeld, Writer - Seinfeld, The Simpsons, SNL 24:16

6M ago24:16

24:16

Spike describes his start in comedy - a hilarious story of how getting in trouble in college for a prank led to being one of the best comedy writers in Hollywood. We also talk about his passion for high-end cars, how it started, what makes car collectors a unique breed and his Youtube show he co-hosts with Jerry Seinfeld and much more.…

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Alex Wagner - MSNBC, "Trumpland w/Alex Wagner" Podcast 21:38

9M ago21:38

21:38

A deep dive with Alex about her newest project, the podcast - "Trumpland." On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you convers…

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Howie Mandel, "America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal" 25:19

11M ago25:19

25:19

An interesting fun look at one of the best known comedians out there. Howie talks about his passion for "America's Got Talent," how it changes the lives of its contestants. He has a funny, great story of how he resisted getting into the game show hosting world but when he did it changed his life forever. Howie gives us a fascinating look into how h…

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Amy Brenneman - FX’s The Old Man, Judging Amy, VEEP 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

Amy is absolutely fun and delightful in this wide-ranging interview as she talks about the new season of the hit FX series, "The Old Man." She describes why it is so amazing to work with Jeff Bridges, how she approached her role and character in the series, what she looks for in roles and the challenges she faced first starting out as an actress in…

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Steven Weber, Chicago Med, Wings, Curb Your Enthusiasm 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

A really fun interview with Steven who is hilarious as we talk about Chicago Med but mostly his life as an actor and he has an hysterical take on how the importance of fame and wealth in our society and how to get it. Steven and I go on a really funny riff on how it's so easy to be famous these days by not doing much of anything. And hear Steven's …

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David Arquette - "Scream," "Friends," "The Good Half" 19:53

1y ago19:53

19:53

David is hilarious in this really fun conversation about his newest project, "The Good Half." David gives us a cool look into his famous, creative family - hear about how his eclectic mother (a former burlesque dancer who David named his nightclub named) and artistic family (sisters Roasanna and Patricia) inspired him to be an actor and hear how fu…

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Mika Brzezinski - Co-Host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of "Know Your Value," a global initiative. 17:18

1y ago17:18

17:18

A fun, fascinating conversation with Mika about her "Know Your Value" initiative that empowers women to grow their careers and form healthy habits. Hear who some of the amazing women from business, entertainment and more who are on the newest "Know Your Value Forbes 50 over 50 list." Mika also has great insight into the Kamala Harris campaign, the …

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Sal Paolantonio - ESPN NFL Correspondent, NFL Countdown, Host "NFL Matchup" 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

A view of football that you've never heard before. Sal talks in depth about his new book, "How Football Explains America," and explains how football originated in America, how football in America was influenced by African American culture, military history and cultural shifts across generations and why the Quarter-Back Position is the most revered …

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Jane Clauss - Emmy Winning Host, CBS Anchor, "The Today Show," Host "Creative Living" 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

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A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT …

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John Ratzenberger - "Cheers," "Cars," "Inside Out 2" 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

John created one of the most iconic characters in television history - Cliff Clavin of "Cheers." Hear the fascinating story how that character was created, how John's 10 years touring Europe as a performer led to him landing the role of cheers, what his huge comedy influences are and much more.By Paul Mecurio

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Tim Blake Nelson - "O Father Where Art Thou," "Minority Report," "Dune Part 2" 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

Tim is one of Hollywood's most versatile and brilliant actors who gives us an insider's look into his great new movie, "Asleep in my Palm," tells the story of a father and his daughter living off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in northeastern Ohio. Tim reveals why he took on the part, how he chose the incredibly unique c…

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Joy Reid- "The Reid Out" - MSNBC 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Joy gives a new perspective to the civil rights movement through this fascinating look into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers who were married and considered 2 of the greatest civil rights leaders of the civil rights movement. Joy talks about her new book in which she chronicles this beautiful love story between Medgar and Myrlie. She describes …

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Kyle MacLachlan - Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Varnamtown Podcast 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

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Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, inves…

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Jeff Benedict & Matt Hamachek - Writer & Director "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" Doc Series - Apple TV+ 52:32

1+ y ago52:32

52:32

An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build th…

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Marlo Thomas - Emmy & Golden Globe Winner, "That Girl," " Oceans 8," St Jude's Hospital 15:27

2y ago15:27

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Marlo is a trailblazer, her show "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and el…

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Michael Gelman - Executive Producer "Live with Kelly and Mark" - #1 Morning Talk Show in America 18:55

2y ago18:55

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Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is th…

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John O'Hurley - Host "National Dog Show," J. Peterman - "Seinfeld" 11:56

2y ago11:56

11:56

John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.By Paul Mecurio

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Lee Abrams - Founder and Chief Programmer XM Satellite Radio, Created the FM Rock format 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

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If you've listened to radio, read a newspaper or watched TV, Lee Abrams has affected your life. He has been a pioneer in all areas of media, particularly radio. He co-founded XM Satellite radio, created the FM Rock radio listening format, advised Rolling Stone Magazine as well as major artists like Eric Clapton, Yes and Iron Maiden. Lee gives us an…

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Bret Baier - Fox News Anchor, Author "To Rescue the Constitution - George Washington" 17:43

2y ago17:43

17:43

In discussing his new book about George Washington, Bret takes us through those tenuous and tumultuous days of the Constitutional Convention and the central role Washington played in the convention. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with Bret because it and his book show a side of George Washington seldom discussed - namely how deft Wa…

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Aaron Neville - Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter 14:11

2y ago14:11

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Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, w…

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Jason Carr - Jason Carr Drive - Emmy Winning Renowned Detroit New Anchor 56:52

2y ago56:52

56:52

Jason is a great friend. Whenever I perform in the Detroit area I go on his show and it is some of the MOST fun I have ANYWHERE. Jason is very funny and we have a REALLY fun conversation we talk about everything from his early days as a reporter and the crazy news assignments he was given (you have to hear these), ground up beef bullion and why it'…

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Brittlestar - Online Media Star 22:25

2y ago22:25

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Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, wha…

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"Dr. Oakley - Yukon Vet" - NatGeo Wild 22:37

2y ago22:37

22:37

A fascinating conversation with Dr. Oakley about her incredibly unique Vet practice. Michele is very open and fun about the challenges of treating a wide variety of animals, the mistakes she's made in the wild (like the time she got chased up a tree by Bison she was treating), and how having her kids in the wild with her is the ULTIMATE "Bring Your…

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John Tobin - Comedy Show Producer, Club Owner 1:26:44

2y ago1:26:44

1:26:44

John is one of the preeminent comedy promoters in the country. He concentrates on the Boston market. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation about everything comedy. John has hilarious stories about working with some of the biggest comedians in the business (especially the great Boston headliners Don Gavin and Nick DiPaolo). We also talk class…

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Andrew Barnsely - Emmy Winner - Exec. Producer - "Schitt's Creek," "Son of A Critch" 15:26

2y ago15:26

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Andrew is really fun and interesting as he talks about his new hit series, "Son of A Critch," his experience on the hit show "Schitt's Creek," how these shows were developed and what it's been like creating two hit comedy series that have taken the world by storm. How they develop story lines each week, why his shows are so quirky and yet relatable…

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Dante Nero - Comedian, "Ray Donovan," "Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn" 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Dante is a close friend, a great comic with an amazing back story. Hear his amazing, hilarious, and at times unbelievable stories of survival growing up in a very rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, his influential Dad who kept him on the straight and narrow, his journey from being on a fencing scholarship in college to becoming a stripper (for 11 year…

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Chef Michael Symon - "Iron Chef," "BBQ USA," "The Chew" 19:59

2+ y ago19:59

19:59

A really fun conversation with one of America's most accomplished chefs. We talk about what makes great barbecue, how the science of food plays a big part in making great food, how technique separates the good chefs from the great ones, how Michael got his start and what influence his Italian/Greek heritage has had on his choice of career and incre…

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Harry Lennix - "The Blacklist," "Batman v. Superman," "Justice League," "Billions" 21:42

2+ y ago21:42

21:42

Harry is an award winning actor from film, TV and Broadway. We have alot of fun talking about the 10-year run of "The Blacklist," his incredibly interesting analogy on why his approach to acting is the same as the way old school NBA players approached their job. Hear why Harry chose acting over going into the priesthood, and why actors need to unde…

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Chris Connelly - Contributor - “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” ESPN. 21:05

2+ y ago21:05

21:05

Chris is spell-binding as he discusses his latest doc series, "Prisoners of the Snow." The unbelievable story of Uruguayan Air Flight 571 carrying a rugby team that crashed in the Andes Mountains leaving only 16 out of 45 passengers to survive. Chris details the death-defying experience the players endured in a freezing wilderness, including eating…

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Patricia Heaton - "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," "Mending The Line" 18:16

2+ y ago18:16

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I love having Patricia on the show, she is a great guest and returns to the show in this revealing, funny and thoughtful conversation about her new movie, "Mending The Line," where she plays a VA doctor treating veterans with PTSD. Hear the funny story of how Patricia used a hyperbaric chamber to prepare her for the role, how fly fishing plays an i…

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James Reed - Doc Filmmaker Netflix - "Chimp Empire," "My Octopus Teacher" 17:54

2+ y ago17:54

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Netflix's "Chimp Empire" is an amazing documentary, and its director James Reed, who spent almost 2 years embedded with a chimp society in Uganda. James describes never-before-heard, first-hand stories about how this doc explores the fascinating world of the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered as they navigate complex social politics, family…

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Henry Winkler, "Barry," "Happy Days - The Fonz," "The Waterboy" 8:36

2+ y ago8:36

8:36

Great to have Henry back on the show in a fun conversation about this complex, quirky, funny character Gene Cousineau in HBO's "Barry." Henry as he explains why Gene is a messiah to Barry, how the self-centered nature of the character gets Gene in trouble, how Henry's acting training allows him to explore the darker, more interesting sides of a cha…

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John Hoogenakker - "WACO: The Aftermath," "Dopesick," “Tom Clancy’s: Jack Ryan,” The "Bud Light" King 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

22:22

A wonderful conversation with John, a terrific dramatic and comedic actor as we explore he approaches playing complex characters like a Branch Davidian follower in "Waco: The Aftermath" or on "Dopesick." John talks about his experience as a debating champion and how that has helped him immensely as an actor, why playing a character from the "inside…

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Jeff Benedict - Best Selling Author, "LeBron," "Dynasty," "Tiger" 1:11:11

2+ y ago1:11:11

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An engrossing, fun, wide-ranging conversation with Jeff about LeBron James, the subject of his latest biography, "LeBron." If you thought you knew and heard everything about LeBron James, you're wrong. You have to hear this interview. How does a poor kid from Akron with a single Mom who is dubbed a superstar phenom as a teenager navigate a complica…

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Belinda Carlisle - "The Go-Go's" 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

20:07

Great talk with the iconic lead vocalist of the ground-breaking band "The Go-Go's." Belinda gives us an insiders look at what it was like being the first all-female band who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments and the obstacles they faced. Hear why the punk scene in Los Angeles in the 70s was so freeing and fertile for up and com…

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Katee Sackhoff - The Madalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Longmire 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

A really fun, wide-ranging conversation with Katee about reprising her role as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian and what she is bringing to the table. We have alot of laughs talking about everything from chickens to babies and why having pets ISN'T the same as raising kids. Katee is very open about the challenges starting out in the business, why …

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William Shatner - Star Trek, Boston Legal, TJ Hooker 12:08

2+ y ago12:08

12:08

William Shatner has gone from actor to being a cultural icon. He is ubiquitous in pop culture. He shares fascinating, funny, behind-the-scenes stories about getting his start in acting in Canada, what it was like working in the early days of LIVE television in New York in the 50s. Shatner talks about his relationship with Leonard Nimoy and how they…

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Gina Gershon - Showgirls, Face/Off, Killer Joe, House of Versace 18:18

2+ y ago18:18

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Gina is very revealing and a lot of fun as she tells how she got her start in acting and the best advice she got as a young actress, and what it was like working with the great David Mamet on Broadway. We hear about her directorial debut and the challenges she faced directing her first film. Hear why Frank Sinatra was such a big inspiration to Gina…

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Patricia Heaton - "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," & Director/Husband David Hunt - Comedy Series, "Versailles." 20:59

2+ y ago20:59

20:59

Patricia and David talk about their new film, the off-beat comedy "Unexpected." They share secrets in a very cool, funny look at how a film is adapted from a book, why initially the script based on the book wasn't working, how they worked on set together as collaborators AND husband and wife without killing each other. Patricia shares stories about…

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Mariel Hemingway - "Manhattan," "Lipstick," "Star 80," TV series "Civil Wars" 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

21:38

A very revealing conversation with Mariel about her years as a child actor, the ground-breaking films she starred in, "Manhattan," "Star 80," "Lipstick," and what it was like working with giants in the industry like Woody Allen, Bob Fosse and John Candy. Mariel is candid about why one of her films probably couldn't be made today as she explains her…

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Ric Prado - CIA Black Ops Officer 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

28:08

Ric is spell-binding in this INSIDER account of the CIA from a lifelong Black Ops officer. Black Ops guys rarely talk about their work, or most importantly, are given a chance to. This is a FIRST! With agency approval Ric tells his whole career, explaining how he and others have guarded America's safety from the shadows - highlighted by operations …

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Bryan Cranston - "Your Honor," "Breaking Bad" 36:44

3y ago36:44

36:44

A great conversation with the great actor Bryan Cranston about his Showtime series, "Your Honor." Bryan reveals why he decided to do another series of the wildly popular show, what life is like for his character, fallen Judge, Michael Desiato, how his character tries to pick up the pieces and what Michael's dilemma says about all of us. Bryan is te…

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Ian Bohen - "Yellowstone," "Teen Wolf: The Movie," "Mad Men" 21:42

3y ago21:42

21:42

Ian is an amazingly down to earth guy who's very revealing. In this really fun conversation Ian explains why in show business it's not about "who you know but you knows YOU" and how that helped him land the role of Ryan on "Yellowstone." Ian talks about why it's so great about working with Kevin Costner and why growing up on his grandfather's ranch…

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Joe Mantegna - "Criminal Minds," "Barry," "Godfather 3," Fat Tony - "The Simpsons" 16:51

3y ago16:51

16:51

Joe is REALLY fun in this wide-ranging conversation about bringing back the hit show "Criminal Minds" to streaming. Joe reveals why the show is even more realistic on streaming (hint: realistic gore and swearing), what he loves about the story lines, how the Covid pandemic is part of those story lines, why playing Joe Rossi, his character on "Crimi…