Best Peter Voorhees Podcasts (2025)

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From Acts 29 to Anglicanism with our guest Fr. Rob Steinbach 55:33

1d ago55:33

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In this vulnerable and heartfelt conversation, Peter Voorhees sits down with Father Rob Steinbach, who shares his journey from Acts 29 church planter to founding Shalom Anglican in Silverdale, WA. Father Rob opens up about his spiritual dissatisfaction that led to more contemplative practices, his disconnect with personality-driven ministry, and th…

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Hope That Transforms Community: A reflection on our conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman 29:25

8d ago29:25

29:25

In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman about the science of hope. They explore how hope requires goals, agency, and willpower—elements that can be shared within community. The hosts emphasize that the church is uniquely positioned to foster hope, especially for those in survival mode. They h…

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Hope as a Framework for Flourishing with guest Dr. Chan Hellman 1:01:40

15d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

In this powerful episode, host Peter Voorhees sits down with Dr. Chan Hellman, Director of The Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, to explore the transformative science of hope. Dr. Hellman shares how hope functions not merely as a feeling but as a powerful framework that can be taught and cultivated, especially in the face of traum…

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The Wounded Healer: Finding Strength in Vulnerability 48:08

22d ago48:08

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In this episode of "Old Paths New Steps," hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the powerful concept of the wounded healer. The conversation examines how our personal wounds and struggles can become sources of ministry and healing for others when properly integrated into our stories. The hosts share personal experiences of u…

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Church History, Power, and Renewal: A reflection on our episode with Dr. Jerry Sittser 28:08

29d ago28:08

28:08

In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with theologian Dr. Jerry Sittser. They explore how monasteries historically served their communities rather than existing in isolation, examine the relationship between church and state, and discuss how the church's true power comes from the Holy Spirit rather than politica…

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The Role and the Gift of the Church in Challenging Times with guest Dr. Jerry Sittser 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

In this episode, hosts Peter and Malissa welcome distinguished theologian, scholar, and author Dr. Jerry Sittser to explore Christianity's resilience through history's darkest moments. Dr. Sittser shares how the Benedictine monastic movement emerged during societal collapse and natural disasters in the 6th century, quietly preserving knowledge and …

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Sacred Spaces as Safe Places 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, hosts Josh, Pete, and Malissa explore the concept of sacred spaces as safe places. They journey from the Garden of Eden through biblical history to modern churches, examining what makes a space truly sacred. The conversation delves into how vulnerability, accountability, and cherishing others are essential e…

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Finding Community as Misfits: Reflecting on our conversation with Dr. Gregory Coles 27:01

2M ago27:01

27:01

In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott unpack their interview with Dr. Gregory Coles, reflecting on the beauty of embracing our "misfittedness" within authentic Christian community. The hosts share personal stories of awkwardness and not fitting neatly into expected boxes, while celebrating …

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The Power of Resilience Through Community with guest Dr. Gregory Coles 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, host Peter Voorhees welcomes author and speaker Dr. Gregory Coles. They explore the power of resilience through community, discussing how genuine connections help us navigate life's challenges. Greg shares insights from his personal journey as a celibate gay Christian, reflecting on unexpected friendships an…

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Embracing Trauma-Informed Ministry: Reflecting on our conversation with Andrea Corbridge 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

In this follow-up episode, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott discuss key insights from their conversation with Andrea Corbridge about implementing trauma-informed care in children's ministry. They explore the value of focusing on resilience over trauma, the importance of presence and connection before content, and how creating s…

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Beyond Behavior: Trauma-Informed Care in Faith Communities with guest Andrea Corbridge 51:22

2M ago51:22

51:22

In this illuminating conversation, host Peter Voorhees and co-host Malissa Bertella welcome Andrea Corbridge to explore how trauma-informed care has transformed children's ministry at City Chapel of Bremerton. Andrea shares powerful stories of moving from behavior-focused approaches to relationship-centered care that honors each child's dignity, in…

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Laughter, Limbic Lock, and the Science of Connection: Reflecting on our conversation with Dr. Luman Wing 28:54

3M ago28:54

28:54

In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa reflect on their enlightening conversation with Dr. Lu Wing about the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, epigenetics, and human connection. They reflect how genuine laughter creates powerful neural bonds (what Dr. Wing calls "limbic lock") and share personal stories of d…

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Neuroscience of faith and healing with guest Dr. Luman Wing 58:45

3M ago58:45

58:45

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Luman Wing, a biochemist, pastor, and chaplain. With his unique blend of scientific expertise and pastoral heart, Dr. Wing explores how our bodies respond to trauma and healing at the molecular level. Discover how the emerging science of epigenetics intersects with building authentic community and f…

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Honest Lament as Worship 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

In Episode 5 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the profound practice of lament and its role in healing and faith. Drawing from the first recorded lament in Genesis to Jesus's expressions of grief, they unpack how lament isn't just about expressing pain—it's about discovering who God truly is in th…

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Past Experiences, Present Grace: Creating Safe Spaces for Growth with guest Rick Griffin 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Join us for a transformative conversation with Rick Griffin, founder of the Neuro Leadership Academy, as he reveals how understanding trauma and the brain's response to past experiences can revolutionize the way we build community. Through engaging examples, including a revealing game of Simon Says, Rick shares practical insights on moving from jud…

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Community as Healing: Building Resilient Faith Communities 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

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In Episode 3 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the vital role of authentic community in healing. Drawing from Henri Nouwen's wisdom that "Christian community is a healing community not because wounds are cured, but because wounds become openings for a new vision," they unpack how true healing happ…

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Intro to Trauma from a Biblical Perspective 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In Episode 2 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella delve into understanding trauma through a biblical lens. While "trauma" has become a cultural buzzword, appearing in countless books and podcasts since Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" hit bestseller lists, the hosts explore its deeper meaning…

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Welcome to Old Paths New Steps! 47:04

4M ago47:04

47:04

In this debut episode of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella lay the foundation for a unique exploration of trauma, faith, and healing. Fresh from the holiday season and admittedly still finding their routines, the hosts share vulnerable insights from their collective decades of pastoral and personal experienc…

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Teaser- Sneak peek at our first episode 4:07

4M ago4:07

4:07

In this final teaser before our launch, get a sneak peek at what's ahead for Old Paths New Steps. Featuring select moments from our upcoming first episode, we share our vision for exploring timeless wisdom in today's world. Join us as we preview the conversations, insights, and journey ahead. Our full-length premiere episode launches Monday - don't…

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Teaser- Who are some of the people we'll learn from? 7:30

4M ago7:30

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Meet some of the amazing people joining us on Old Paths New Steps! From Lu, who shows us how ancient wisdom literally transforms our DNA, to Greg, whose friendship grew through deep conversations about faith, sexuality, theology, and inclusivity. You'll hear from Rick, a master of workplace transformation with a passion for trauma-informed practice…

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Teaser- Meet Josh 2:06

5M ago2:06

2:06

Meet Josh, co-host of Old Paths New Steps. With a unique blend of humor and insight, Josh brings his diverse experience as a pastor, non-profit leader, and foster parent to the conversation. He understands firsthand how trauma-informed care is crucial in every setting - from churches to families to organizations. Josh's mission? To help us ask bett…

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Teaser- Meet Malissa 3:30

5M ago3:30

3:30

In this special teaser episode of Old Paths New Steps, meet Malissa, one of our compassionate co-hosts. She opens up about her transformative journey through trauma-informed care and her deep desire to understand people's stories. With authenticity and warmth, Malissa shares how her experiences have shaped her mission to love others better and crea…

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Teaser- Who are we? 3:58

5M ago3:58

3:58

Hey there! Over the next few weeks, we want to give you a chance to get to know the faces and hearts behind Old Paths New Steps. We're passionate about exploring how ancient wisdom speaks to modern life – where theology meets science, where traditional understanding meets new discoveries, and where healing and hope take root in both the old and the…

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Something new is coming! 3:10

5M ago3:10

3:10

Something new is coming! Old Paths New Steps is a podcast born from hearts radically transformed by love, community, and a relationship with Jesus. We are excited to share with you things that we are passionate about related to trauma informed care, theology, resiliency, hope, making room for the 'other' in church, building strong faith communities…

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Silence of the Lambs with Brooke Smith 48:08

7M ago48:08

48:08

For the 100th and final (for now) episode of I Was There Too, Matt finally gets to sit down with his long-sought guest, actress Brooke Smith. She joins Matt to discuss her role as Catherine Martin aka the girl in the well in the 1991 horror film The Silence of the Lambs. Catherine chats about having to gain weight for the role, reading with three d…

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Halloween 2018 with Toby Huss 45:32

7M ago45:32

45:32

The incredibly talented actor Toby Huss joins Matt to discuss his role as Ray Nelson in the 2018 slasher film Halloween. Toby talks about director David Gordon Green letting him improvise, being attacked by fire ants while filming, and how his character might have turned out to be deaf. Plus, Toby talks about his other various film and TV roles whi…

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IWTT Classic: Halloween with P.J. Soles 1:05:00

7M ago1:05:00

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Actress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said “totally” secured her role in the film, what it’s like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Ni…

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Casino Royale with Carlos Leal 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

Accomplished actor and rapper Carlos Leal joins Matt to discuss his role as Tournament Director in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Carlos shares never before told stories about his original role as the croupier, why he believed for 24 hours that he was going to be the villain after his audition, and falling asleep in his chair while filming…

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Game of Thrones and Girl With The Dragon Tattoo with Tony Way 1:10:37

7M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Matt is joined by the wonderful actor, Tony Way. Tony chats about his time on Game of Thrones as Sir Dontos Hollard, his experience playing backgammon with Diana Rigg, and shares a very surprising I Wasn't There Too. So sit back, brew some tea and enjoy this very British episode of I Was There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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12 Years A Slave and Saturday Night Live with Taran Killam 1:28:44

8M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

Comedian, writer, and actor Taran Killam joins Matt to talk about his role as Hamilton in the 2013 period drama 12 Years A Slave and his time at Saturday Night Live. Taran chats about doing magic in an ultimately cut scene, director Steve McQueen giving a pillow a second take, and pushing for the top hat. Also, we hear about Taran’s audition experi…

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon with Andy Daly 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

The great Andy Daly joins Matt to discuss his role as Mailroom Worker in the 2011 film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Andy talks about auditioning for Michael Bay as the director sat on the floor, doing a product placement scene for an item Michael Bay referred to as “China milk,” and having a stuntman who looked nothing like him get slammed agai…

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JAWS with the People and Places of Amity Island 47:50

8M ago47:50

47:50

Matt goes out in the field to Amity Island itself, the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, to talk to the locals about the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws. Join Matt as he visits the Jaws bridge location, an actor from the film, Chief Brody’s house, The Chappy Ferry, and more. There is even talk of a recent shark attack to add to the experience. Enjoy!This episode…

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Friday The 13th 13th Live at The Dynasty Typewriter Co-hosted by Paul Rust with Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross 58:51

8M ago58:51

58:51

Matt and guest co-host Paul Rust are joined by actors Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross of the Friday The 13th franchise live from the Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles! They talk about how Robbi feels about being the first of many deaths to kick off the franchise as Annie the hitchhiker, Shavar aka Reggie the Reckless not kno…

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In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust 1:32:05

9M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of 'In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,' you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love the Friday the 13th franchise so much, what they expect to learn about themselves in revisiting it, and how they plan to …

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I Was There Too For I Was There Too Part Too with Matt Gourley hosted by Ben Blacker 59:17

9M ago59:17

59:17

In part two of a special two-part episode, wonderful writer Ben Blacker (Hex Wives, Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews Matt all about his experience hosting I Was There Too. Matt shares stories about the dream guests that got away, how he puts his guests at ease before interviewing them, and more as they look back at the some of the funny, weird,…

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Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and More with Captain Dale Dye 1:06:30

9M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Veteran of the Vietnam war, actor, and technical advisor Dale Dye joins Matt to talk about how he became the military technical advisor for Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and more. Dale talks about his mission to meet with Oliver Stone to help bring more realism to Hollywood films, how Oliver Stone helped him get the acting bug, an…

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I Was There Too for I Was There Too with Matt Gourley 58:45

9M ago58:45

58:45

In part one of a special two-part episode, wonderful writer Ben Blacker (Hex Wives, Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews Matt all about his experience hosting I Was There Too. Matt shares where the idea for the show came from, his preparation process for interviewing his guests, and his dream guest list as they look back at the some of the funny, w…

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Yeardley Smith Part II, The Legend of Billie Jean and More 56:37

10M ago56:37

56:37

The wonderful Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Small Town Dicks Podcast) returns to join Matt to discuss her role as Putter Jacks in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean. Yeardley also talks about her experience as the sassy virgin secretary on Herman’s Head, her first film Heaven Help Us, and jumping onto the fast moving train that was Sports Nigh…

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Popeye and Sixteen Candles with Paul Dooley 56:50

10M ago56:50

56:50

Actor Paul Dooley joins Matt to talk about his roles as Wimpy in the 1980 film Popeye, as Jim Baker in the 1984 film Sixteen Candles, and a whole lot more. First, Paul discusses his approach to adapting the character of Wimpy, working alongside Robert Altman and Harry Nilsson, and improvising with his colleagues in their downtime. Then, we’ll find …

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City Slickers and The Simpsons with Yeardley Smith 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Actress Yeardley Smith joins Matt to discuss her role as Nancy in the 1991 film City Slickers as well as being the voice of Lisa Simpson in The Simpsons. Yeardley talks about acting in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing in her early years, working with Stephen King, and the draw of the live stage. Plus, we’ll hear the story behind Homer’s voice change, …

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I Was There Zoo with Animal Trainer Molly O’Neill 56:04

10M ago56:04

56:04

Actress and animal trainer for film and TV Molly O’Neill joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to talk about being responsible for some of the great animal performances in cinema and TV history. Molly shares stories of working with direwolves on Game of Thrones, a runaway goat on the set of Gangster Squad, and a shitting monkey on a music video.…

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Space Jam, Ed Wood, and Everything Else with Maurice LaMarche 1:03:09

11M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Legendary voice actor Maurice LaMarche joins Matt to talk about his voice over roles in Space Jam, Ed Wood, and the countless other great voice over performances in his career. Maurice tells us about doing the voice for Vincent D’Onofrio’s portrayal of Orson Welles in Tim Burton’s film Ed Wood, how Billy West helped him with the Pepe Le Pew role in…

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Almost Every Film Ever with Amy Nicholson and Jen Yamato 1:06:27

11M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Film critics Amy Nicholson & Jen Yamato join Matt to talk about what it’s like to be a critic in today’s film climate. They discuss everything from their approaches to criticism to the hardest movies to review. Plus, we’ll hear about how they manage relationships and conflicts of interest, the problem with review aggregators, and the weirdness of W…

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Scent Of A Woman with Jordan Katz 46:20

11M ago46:20

46:20

Trumpet player/banjo player/composer Jordan Katz (Drop the Mic) joins Matt and guest co-host Mark McConville to discuss being one of the students in the climactic school scene in 1992’s Scent of a Woman. Jordan talks about his experience watching Al Pacino reaching peak Pacino, getting scouted for the scene by someone’s mother who knew an agent in …

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Eyes Were There Too: Doctor Strange with Amy Landecker 53:07

11M ago53:07

53:07

Actress Amy Landecker joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to discuss her almost entirely cut role as an anesthesiologist in the 2016 Marvel film Doctor Strange. Amy describes what she expected from the project, the confusion that led to her character essentially being cut, and the one line of hers that made it in. Plus, she talks about working…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Big Fish with John August 46:29

11M ago46:29

46:29

Screenwriter and co-host of Scriptnotes podcast John August joins Matt to discuss the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 2003 film Big Fish. John talks about how he hadnt seen the 1971 Willy Wonka movie before writing the script, Johnny Depps original Alfred Hitchcock take on the Wonka character, and how his collaboration with Tim …

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Million Dollar Baby with Riki Lindhome 59:41

12M ago59:41

59:41

Actress Riki Lindhome joins Matt to discuss her role as Mardell Fitzgerald in the 2004 Best Picture winner Million Dollar Baby. Riki talks about what it was like to work with Clint Eastwood as both an actor and a director, her origins with The Actors Gang, and the amazing food on set. Plus, Riki discusses her other projects such as The Last House o…

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Looper with Noah Segan 48:14

12M ago48:14

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Actor Noah Segan returns this week and joins Matt to discuss his role as Kid Blue in the 2012 film Looper. Noah talks about how he ended up in the film, the origin of his nick name Kid Blue which existed before the film, and the story behind dropping his gun while twirling it. Plus, we hear about the incredible makeup work that went into Joseph Gor…

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The Last Jedi with Noah Segan 47:33

12M ago47:33

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Actor Noah Segan joins Matt this week to discuss his role as X-wing fighter pilot Stomeroni Starck in the 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Noah talks about how he got the role, the origin of the name Stomeroni Starck and the connection to Poe Dameron, and becoming emotional while touring the Millennium Falcon. Plus, Noah shares ho…

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Scrooged with Dick Blasucci and Co-host Maria Blasucci 58:24

1y ago58:24

58:24

Writer, producer, and Maria Blasuccis dad Dick Blasucci joins Matt and Maria to discuss his role as the IBC Television Executive in the 1988 Christmas film Scrooged. Dick explains how his friendship with Bill Murray landed him the role and shares stories of their outings together during their Second City days. Later, Dick recalls working alongside …

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