Best Magic Carpet Ride Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 8th May 2025 2:59:55

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 8th May 2025

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Wil Wheaton on His Star Trek Family and His New Podcast Storytime with Wil Wheaton 1:30:28

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Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! I am so excited for this week’s episode. I’m talking to the one and only Wil Wheaton! You know Wil from his roles as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: Next Generation, Gordie in Stand By Me and his appearances on The Big Bang Theory. Wil is also a super-nerd and a prolific audiobook reader. He has a new podcast called Storyti…

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Sam Witwer Returns! Plus, Maul: The Shadow Lord and More 765874 Unification 1:01:41

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Did you REALLY think we were done with Sam Witwer? When our last episode aired, Sam reached out to say he wanted to respond to some of what my producer Jeph and I said after the interview. We said, why not come back and be on the show again? I’m so glad he said yes! This extra conversation clarified a lot for me about the technology behind his new …

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 1st May 2025 3:00:19

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 1st May 2025

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Sam Witwer and David Collins on Star Trek 765874 Unification, their Mind-Blowing Short 1:36:57

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Happy Tuesday! If you are a true Star Trek fan like I am, then this week’s episode is for you. I am talking with my friends Sam Witwer and David Collins about their beautiful and controversial new Star Trek film, 765874 Unification. If you love Star Trek and haven’t heard about this project, go check it out before you listen to this week’s episode!…

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 24th April 2025 3:00:03

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 24th April 2025

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Lake Bell on Her New Children's Book, Voicing Poison Ivy and Our Shared Love of Cars 1:29:20

23d ago1:29:20

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! Lake Bell and I are kind of the same person. You'll hear all about in the episode, but the similarities are WILD. I loved this conversation with Lake-- we nerd out about our favorite cars, we talk about how we've both voiced Poison Ivy and we really bond over our kids' health struggles. Lake is insanely smart and talented a…

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Patrick Sabongui: From Stunt Man to Leading Man, on The Hunting Party and Christmas Sail 1:26:06

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Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a stunt performer? Then you’ll love this week’s conversation with my guest, Patrick Sabongui. Patrick is a brilliant actor, but he got his start in stunts and if you’ve watched an action movie in the last 20 years, you’ve probably seen his work . We first met when on Christmas …

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Sonequa Martin-Green Talks Walking Dead, Star Trek: Discovery and Her New Film My Dead Friend Zoe 1:29:56

1M ago1:29:56

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Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a great episode for you this week. If you are a fan of Star Trek or Walking Dead, then you know Sonequa Martin-Green. In addition to playing Sasha Williams and Commander Michael Burnham on Discovery, Sonequa is currently starring alongside Natalie Morales in the moving new film My Dead Friend Zoe. I have been a fan of Soneq…

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Cassidy Freeman on Righteous Gemstones, Longmire and Balancing Work with Motherhood 1:28:53

1M ago1:28:53

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Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode. I first met Cassidy Freeman on Longmire, where she played Cady Longmire. Before that, you may have seen her as Tess Mercer on Smallville and she’s currently starring in the final season of Righteous Gemstones, where she plays Amber Gemstone. Cassidy is obviously extremely tal…

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Sarah Levy on Schitt’s Creek, The Monkey and Growing Up with a Comedy Legend 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Spring. I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode! If you’re a fan of Schitt’s Creek, then you know Sarah Levy from playing Twyla in the show-- she also happens to be the daughter of Eugene Levy and the sister of Dan Levy. I had such a fun time hearing the inside scoop on that show, which …

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Tricia Helfer Joins the Hindsight to Talk Ron Moore and All Things Battlestar 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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Happy Tuesday Everyone! Last week’s episode with Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore was such a doozy, we had to call in re-enforcements to discuss it. And who better than my Battlestar Bestie Tricia Helfer? You know Tricia from her role as Number Six. She also played Charlotte Richards/Goddess on Lucifer and voiced Sarah Kerrigan in StarCraft I…

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Ron Moore on Battlestar, Outlander, For All Mankind and His Deep Love for Star Trek 1:21:13

2M ago1:21:13

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Look out, everyone: This week’s episode is an all-timer! We’ve got the one and only Ron Moore in the STUDIO. I am still so intimidated by Ron and it was such an honor to sit down with him for this conversation. If you DON’T know Ron Moore, I don’t even know what to say. He created Battlestar Galactica, Outlander and For All Mankind. He spent a deca…

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Harvey Guillen on Companion, What We Do In the Shadows and Becoming a Red Carpet Icon 1:32:14

2M ago1:32:14

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Hi everyone! We’ve got a really fun episode for you today. It’s not every week I get to interview someone where I’m just genuinely a huge fan, but that is what happened with Harvey Guillen. I literally went up to him at a convention and told him I loved him (couldn’t help myself!). If you don’t know Harvey’s work as Guillermo in What We Do in the S…

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Mercedes Varnado on The Mandalorian and Trading Sasha Banks for Mercedes Moné 1:34:07

3M ago1:34:07

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! For today’s episode, I am getting into the ring with my friend Mercedes Varnado (more wrestling puns to come, don’t worry). I met Mercedes on The Mandalorian where she plays Koska Reeves, and she is a superstar in the world of wrestling. As Sasha Banks, she was the first woman to headline a WWE Pay-Per-View Event and as Mer…

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Rachael Harris Talks Bringing the Comedy on Suits, Lucifer and The Hangover 1:42:49

3M ago1:42:49

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Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a super-fun episode for you this week— it’s my friend, the hilarious Rachael Harris! Rachael is hands down one of the funniest people I know and if you don’t know her name, you definitely know her work. She’s been in movies like The Hangover, Best in Show and Diary of a Wimpy Kid and has done a ton of TV, including playing …

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Adam Bartley on Playing The Ferg, our Longmire Family and his Fitness Journey 1:43:10

3M ago1:43:10

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Hi everyone! For today’s episode, I got to talk with one of my absolute best friends in the world. You guys, it’s Adam Bartley! Adam and I first met on Longmire, where he played The Ferg. We have stayed super-close over the years— he even lived in my backyard for awhile, but that’s another story! Adam is such a talented actor and a beautiful human …

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Rob Kazinsky on His New Star Trek Film Section 31 and Nerding Out with Guillermo Del Toro 1:28:51

3M ago1:28:51

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**Section 31 Spoilers!** Happy Tuesday everyone! Today’s guest is the amazing Rob Kazinsky. Rob and I have never worked together, but we’ve been in the same circles for years and it was such a pleasure to sit down and talk with him! You know Rob from his time as Sean Slater on EastEnders, and from playing Chuck Hansen in Pacific Rim and Orgrim in W…

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Alexandra Breckenridge on How “Cozy” Virgin River Became a Surprise Hit 1:41:08

4M ago1:41:08

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Hi everyone! Today’s episode was such a treat. I have known Alexandra Breckenridge since we were babies in the industry— we did a pilot together called Locust Valley almost 25 years ago. Since then, Alexandra has had an unbelievable career. She played Jessie Anderson on The Walking Dead, Sophie Larson on This Is Us and now she’s doing amazing work …

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar on Coming into His Own after Saved by the Bell 1:34:23

4M ago1:34:23

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If you're looking for ways to help those impacted by the Los Angeles fires, you can do so here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/how-to-help-victims-of-pacific-palisades-eaton-and-hurst-fires Hey everyone! My guest this week is the one and only Mark-Paul Gosselaar. That’s right— it’s Zack Morris from Saved By The Bell! Teenage me…

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Lou Diamond Phillips on Longmire, La Bamba and Near-Death Experiences in Hollywood 1:29:51

4M ago1:29:51

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Happy Tuesday everyone! If you don’t know this week’s guest, then I don’t know what to tell you. Lou Diamond Phillips is a Hollywood Institution and I can’t believe I get to call him my friend. I had such a crush on Lou in Young Guns and it still blows my mind I got to act with him all these years later on Longmire, where he played Henry Standing B…

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Emily Swallow on Finding The Way, on The Mandalorian and in Life 1:33:26

4M ago1:33:26

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Hey Everyone! Man, I love today’s guest. You know Emily Swallow as the Armorer on The Mandalorian, as well as from her many years on Supernatural. She is one of my absolute favorite humans— she’s wise, funny and a total badass! We discuss all things Star Wars, from convention life, to keeping plot secrets, to the challenges of acting in a helmet. W…

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Katee Breaks Down the Most Talked-About Moments of The Sackhoff Show 2024 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

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Hey everyone, what a year! On this bonus Hindsight, producer Jeph and I go over some of the highlights of this year’s show. From Paul Sun-Hyung Lee’s quest for his own action figure to Jewel Staite on posting sexy photos as a mom, there is a LOT to talk about! Plus, we revisit the most controversial clip of the year, when Ming Na Wen and I discusse…

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Katee Sackhoff Talks Christmas Traditions and Hallmark's Christmas Sail 1:11:14

5M ago1:11:14

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Happy Holidays, everyone! On today’s special, extended Hindsight episode, Jeph and I are joined by our most-requested guest... Robin! Robin has written not one but three Hallmark movies, and we got to work together on his first one: Christmas Sail. We walked Jeph through the process of how that came to be and if we'll ever do another. And it wouldn…

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Paulina Porizkova on aging “disgracefully” and finding love after loss 2:04:37

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Hey everyone! I don’t want to brag but I’m friends with more than one super model. My guest today is one of them. Paulina Porizkova is a gorgeous human being inside and out. She is truly one of the most inspiring, honest, authentic people I know. I was supposed to talk to her about her book No Filter a few months ago but that didn’t happen…you’ll f…

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Lucy Lawless, her new film Never Look Away, and the Good and the Bad of BSG 1:29:13

5M ago1:29:13

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Hey everyone, today on the show is one of my heroes and inspirations, Lucy Lawless. She is, of course, Xena Warrior Princess, but I first met her as Number Three on Battlestar Galactica. We didn’t get to work together a lot, so it was a joy to sit down and chat with her. Lucy just directed her first documentary, Never Look Away, the story of CNN wa…

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146 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024) 1:18:14

5M ago1:18:14

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Mikey and Ben are back this week due to POPULAR demand to talk all things Wicked (Part 1). How have the boys been these past two and a half years? How much space have they been holding for the lyrics of Defying Gravity? What is this feeling, so sudden and new?! Find out in this special one off return of Once Upon A Scream. Follow Once Upon A Scream…

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Teddy Sears on His Unlikely Career and Working with Zachary Quinto 1:30:58

5M ago1:30:58

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Hey everyone! My guest today is actually one of my best friends, well he’s actually the husband of one of my best friends but I like him just as much! Teddy Sears is that guy you’ve seen in everything including his new show Brilliant Minds with Zachary Quinto. We talk a little about that show, the inspiration behind it, and what it’s like to work w…

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Barlow & Bear on Moana 2, Winning a Grammy, and Being Part of the Disney Legacy 1:22:49

6M ago1:22:49

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Happy Tuesday! I am very, very excited about today’s guests—mostly because my daughter is going to be their new best friend. Today, I’m talking to Barlow & Bear (aka Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear), the incredibly talented duo behind the music in the new movie, Moana 2, which comes out tomorrow, 11/27! If you have kids, are a kid, or just love Disne…

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Ian Bohen on Yellowstone and Why He Trusted Taylor Sheridan 1:27:27

6M ago1:27:27

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Hello everyone! Today I have my great friend Ian Bohen on the podcast. You probably know Ian as Ryan on Yellowstone but he was also in Teen Wolf and he played Young Hercules before some other actor took over the role. Ian and I met while riding motorcycles for amfAR and have been good friends ever since. He has an amazing perspective on life and hi…

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Grant Gustin, Glee, The Flash, Broadway, and Being a Dad 1:38:32

6M ago1:38:32

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Happy Tuesday! Today, I’m so excited to be talking to one of my favorite nemeses, The Flash himself, Grant Gustin. I’m just joking, I love Grant. We did play foes on TV but we’re good friends in real life. And how could we not be? He was Sebastian on Glee! Grant just finished his run of Water For Elephants on Broadway in September and he and his wi…

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Jamie Bamber on playing Apollo and how BSG Changed His Life 1:30:51

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Hey everyone, we decided to celebrate America’s right to vote this week by having British and French actor Jamie Bamber on the show. But of course, you know Jamie better as Lee “Apollo” Adams from a little show called Battlestar Galactica. Jamie and I first met when we were both testing for our roles (I totally didn’t forget that) and have become l…

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Sasheer Zamata talks Agatha All Along and Riding Witch Brooms 1:14:47

7M ago1:14:47

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Happy Halloween! This week, I got to sit down with the hilarious Sasheer Zamata, and we talked about everything from her stand-up comedy to starring in Agatha All Along as the witch Jennifer. You’ll hear all about her journey from SNL into the Marvel Universe, her actual passion for witch history, how comedy has always been a part of her life, and …

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Rebecca Mader on Lost, Once Upon a Time, and Why She Keeps Coming Back 1:40:48

7M ago1:40:48

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On today’s episode, I sit down with my friend Rebecca Mader, known for her unforgettable roles on Once Upon a Time and Lost. We dive into some very fun stories about how we met at a convention (spoiler alert: it involves us both dropping to the ground). We talk about the world of Comic-Cons, motherhood, and how we’re pretty sure our kids love us! R…

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Jonathan Frakes on his Star Trek family, Next Gen struggles, Directing, and Fan Con secrets 1:26:36

7M ago1:26:36

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Hey everyone! In this episode, I get to sit down (leg over the chair) with the lovely Jonathan Frakes, who, of course, played the legendary (and dreamy) William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation. We dive into so much—getting the role on Next Gen, his first directing job, and even his thoughts on the convention circuit and the sweaty fans. …

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Eman Esfandi's Journey to Ezra Bridgers and the Power of 24hr Coffee Shops 1:51:16

7M ago1:51:16

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Hi everyone! In this episode, I am so excited today because I am talking to Ezra Bridger himself from Ahsoka, aka Eman Esfandi! You guys, Eman is so sweet and genuine. We dive into everything from how spirituality plays a huge role in his life, to the wild story of how Ezra quite literally found him. Eman talks about growing up with immigrant paren…

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Bear McCreary on Creating Battlestar’s Soundtrack and His Journey into Music 1:42:00

8M ago1:42:00

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Hey, everyone! Today, I'm very excited to talk with my good friend and one of the most talented composers I’ve ever met, Bear McCreary! Not only was he the composer for Battlestar Galactica, but he has gone on to work on shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Black Sails, Outlander, The Walking Dead, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We fi…

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Bitsie Tulloch on the legacy of Grimm, Superman & Lois coming to an end, and how she ended up as an actor after Harvard 1:33:41

8M ago1:33:41

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Hey everyone, in this episode, I sit down with the amazing Bitsie Tulloch, known for her roles as Juliette Silverton in Grimm and Lois Lane in Superman & Lois. I was really excited to talk with Bitsie because I've only ever seen her at cons for short moments. It was great to talk to her about how she got into acting after going to Harvard(!) and th…

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Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Can't Believe He's in Star Wars and Why There Isn't a Carson Teva Action Figure 1:34:49

8M ago1:34:49

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who you probably know from Kim’s Convenience and just about every Star Wars show out there right now (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka) as Captain Carson Teva. Paul’s journey from an immigrant family to fulfilling his nerd dream of being a part of the Star Wars univer…

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Titus Welliver talks Bosch, Watchmen, The Mandalorian, and his favorite books 1:35:33

8M ago1:35:33

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Hello everyone, today we have Bosch himself, Titus Welliver, to talk about his life, playing Bosch (of course), his role on The Mandalorian, our new show Watchmen Chapter 1, and acting in general. Honestly, I was a little nervous to talk to him because he's kind of an intimidating guy, but it turns out he's an absolute sweetheart. Tune in to meet t…

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Jon Huertas on This is Us, directing, and leaving LA 1:25:55

8M ago1:25:55

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Today on the show we’ve got my friend and former neighbor, Jon Huertas. I actually don’t know how I met Jon, but he’s been a good friend for many years, and I was excited to catch up with him, learn more about his work on This Is Us and Band of Brothers, and get some tips on directing from him. Enjoy! That’s what’s up! Produced by Rabbit Grin Produ…

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Jewel Staite on the magic of Firefly, and posting sexy photos 1:36:00

9M ago1:36:00

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VIDEO IS BACK!!! You asked, we listened. I talk about why in the hindsight, so do stick around for that. Before that, our first honored video guest is certified Firefly-legend Jewel Staite. Not one to miss, folks. That's what's up! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles…

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Rekha Sharma on Star Trek and Final Five 1:50:06

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Rekha Sharma is one of my favorite people and a dear friend! She was Tory on Battlestar Galactica, Commander Landry on Star Trek: Discovery, Jessica on Yellowjackets, and a million other things on a million other movies and shows. We nerd out about Star Trek, I stumble my way through some questions about race and typecasting in the film industry, a…

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Edward Olmos on the importance of Battlestar Galactica and So Say We All-speech 2:14:26

9M ago2:14:26

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Edward James Olmos is not just an acting legend who's played in everything from Miami Vice to Mayans M.C. In my Battlestar Galactica family he's basically my dad, and I couldn't be happier to have him on the show. Edward talks about New York gang culture in the 40s and 50s, the impact and importance of Battlestar, and the story behind his epic So S…

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Jay Ellis' imaginary friend, and oiling up for Top Gun 1:43:38

9M ago1:43:38

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You know Jay Ellis from Top Gun, Insecure and Somebody I Used To Know, but he's also one of the hardest working men in Hollywood, and now also an author! We talk about Jay's imaginary friend (which is the subject of his book), working with Tom Cruise, and the iconic football scene in Top Gun: Maverick, and how they managed to make all the actors lo…

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Simon Kassianides on Mandalorian, ASMR and being in a gang 2:04:10

10M ago2:04:10

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My guest this week is my dear friend from The Mandalorian (and you may also know him from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or James Bond)! In classic fashion, our conversation ranges from ASMR and Mando, to Simon’s past life as a DJ and gang member... That’s what’s up. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles…

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Simon Pegg Nerds out on Mission Impossible, Star Trek, and Broken Bones 1:29:05

10M ago1:29:05

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You know this week’s guest from Shaun of the Dead, Mission Impossible, Star Trek, and much much more. I can’t understate how immensely cool Simon Pegg is, so I’ll simply say that he is a very rare member of the sci-fi trifecta club (Star Wars, Star Trek and Dr. Who), which we discuss in this episode, and a fact of which I am equally impressed by an…

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Ashley Eckstein talks The Force, Ahsoka, and Female Star Wars fans 2:01:04

10M ago2:01:04

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Guys, it’s Ahsoka herself – actor Ashley Eckstein, AKA The voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Forces of Destiny, and much more. We talk about her beautiful perspective on connecting with fans at conventions, the Force, and female fans Star Wars being bullied. As always, stick around for the hindsight, where I get asked a…

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Michael Trucco on Battlestar Galactica, House of Usher and Near-Fatal Crash 2:14:15

10M ago2:14:15

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You know this week’s guest from Battlestar Galactica, How I Met Your Mother, or his insanely good performance on The Fall of the House of Usher, but to me, he is first and foremost my beloved work-husband ... it’s Michael Trucco! We discuss Michael growing up the son of a police officer, a near-fatal car crash that altered his perspective on life, …

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Mike Flanagan’s favorite films, alcohol struggles, and thoughts on horror genre 2:15:16

11M ago2:15:16

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My guest this week is arguably the most influential person in horror at this moment in time!! Mike Flanagan is the man behind Hill House, Fall of Usher, Oculus (where I had the pleasure of working with him), Doctor Sleep and much more. If you’re at all interested in the movie and television industry or the horror genre, this is not one to miss. And…

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